pennilessness
Example Sentences
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I’d spent an hour moaning over my latte about my state of pennilessness when my friend interrupted to ask whether I planned on entering my book in the new Writing Australia Unpublished Manuscript award.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 4, 2013
She had wanted to wear her sister’s elaborate wedding dress, but their pennilessness called for something less formal.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
He had patients, too, whose inveterate pennilessness he could swear cheerfully to—"since you want to bolt from your own money," he remarked.
From Lin McLean by Wister, Owen
To his dire and utter pennilessness, Cousin Tryphena's tiny income seemed a fortune.
From Hillsboro People by Fisher, Dorothy Canfield
She had few relatives, and none of them had any intention of burdening themselves with her pennilessness.
From Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" by Williams, C. D. (Charles D.)
