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Meanings of become a pensioner in English

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Usage of become a pensioner in English
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Thus did Mr Black become a pensioner and a free boarder.
Philosopher Jack
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By the treaty of Dover in 1670 he became a pensioner of Louis XIV.
The Emancipation of Massachusetts
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Eventually Soojah escaped from Lahore and became a pensioner of the East India Company.
Our Soldiers: Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria'...
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When he became a pensioner he seldom wrote, verifying the predictions of his friends.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. / From the Acc...
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His education was begun at the grammar-school of Canterbury, and later he became a pensioner of Caius College, Cambridge.
A History of Science — Volume 2
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After further misfortunes he at length reached the British frontier station of Loodianah, and in 1816 became a pensioner of the East India Company.
The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80
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"Really, if I don't go soon, I'll have to become a pensioner and join the philosophers of the madroño grove," Graham said laughingly to Dick.
The Little Lady of the Big House
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