self-supporting

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Self-supporting in Nottingham, she gave private art lessons, got a few small commissions, finally a scholarship.

From Time Magazine Archive

Self-supporting," Miss Thorley accepted the word with a smile, "and keep her safe and busy until her prince came and she could be a real help to him.

From Mary Rose of Mifflin by Sterrett, Frances R.

Self-supporting Roofs.—In putting up, for instance, self-supporting roofs, or ceilings with wide spans, and steeples or towers, the bridge principle of trussed members should be understood.

From Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language, Including Chapters on Drawing, Laying Out Work, Designing and Architecture With 250 Original Illustrations by Zerbe, James Slough

"A wicked witch would never make a girl brave and strong and self——" "Self-supporting like George Washington," Mary Rose broke in jubilantly.

From Mary Rose of Mifflin by Sterrett, Frances R.