It was natural, therefore, that he should have objected to your father's engagement to what he called a penniless governess. From Wordnik.com. [With Kitchener in the Soudan A Story of Atbara and Omdurman] Reference
#20 - I agree that making single mothers homeless and penniless is not the answer. From Wordnik.com. [Youth Crime « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG] Reference
Like Donna Elisa, every one in penniless Diamante had decorated along the whole street. From Wordnik.com. [The Miracles of Antichrist: A Novel] Reference
He was what the world calls penniless, having an income from his father just sufficient to keep him like a gentleman. From Wordnik.com. [The Eustace Diamonds] Reference
1492: Jews were given the choice of being baptized as Christians or be banished from Spain. 300,000 left Spain penniless. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » BREAKING: Military Will Request $100B For Iraq Next Year, Murtha Reveals] Reference
Hurston died in penniless obscurity in 1960. From Wordnik.com. [Watching “Their Eyes Were Watching God” | PopPolitics.com] Reference
It added that Jacobs died "penniless" in a London hospice in. From Wordnik.com. [Reuters: Top News] Reference
Jacobs died "penniless" in a London hospice in 1997, it said. From Wordnik.com. [The Hog's Head] Reference
This 'penniless' family also wanted to know whether they got a residents 'parking space with the property. From Wordnik.com. [Home | Mail Online] Reference
Turning to my cousin, I took up my thread: "Master Hamilton is penniless, which is no small failing in itself. From Wordnik.com. [The Touchstone of Fortune] Reference
The court was also told that Halim was "penniless" and had to support five children aged between 13 and seven months. From Wordnik.com. [nst online] Reference
(He was angry his nephew chose a "penniless" wife, and he has disowned both of them. From Wordnik.com. [Chris Durang: Alastair Sim's Scrooge, and Apologies] Reference
He did not wish to try any more penniless traveling. From Wordnik.com. [The Hero of Hill House] Reference
Older brother Louis died penniless at age 62 in 1941. From Wordnik.com. [Wired Top Stories] Reference
And, of course, she died unknown and penniless and. From Wordnik.com. [The Asylum Street Spankers, Sounding Off] Reference
My property was confiscated and I arrived here penniless. From Wordnik.com. [The Little Immigrant] Reference
"I shall leave her penniless and without any means of support.". From Wordnik.com. [The Darrow Enigma] Reference
"And yet it's quite true, I'm penniless," thought Lily to herself. From Wordnik.com. [The Bill-Toppers] Reference
He would be a man, penniless, rather than the chattel-son of a millionaire!. From Wordnik.com. [Our Nervous Friends — Illustrating the Mastery of Nervousness] Reference
In an already overcrowded island, more (and mostly penniless) people arrive. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call: A Tale of Three Cities] Reference
Pregnant with partiality, penniless from giving it all away before I had it. From Wordnik.com. [Teenage want] Reference
He found in his way a young girl, charming, penniless, and alone in the world. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Virtually penniless himself, he availed himself of a cup of tea for the both of us. From Wordnik.com. [Homeless] Reference
In Mao's day, at least they had some pride even when penniless; now money is everything. From Wordnik.com. [Murder At the Drum Tower] Reference
In November, 1857, he settled in Paris and joined his almost equally penniless brother Ernest. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
"This is my money that I need now, and if he comes after me, I will be penniless," said Ms. Fox. From Wordnik.com. [Madoff Investors Brace for Lawsuits] Reference
However, while penniless Europeans were admitted, impoverished Mexicans were routinely turned back. From Wordnik.com. [Paul Finkelman: Parents, Children, and Citizenship by Birth] Reference
By the end of his life he was so disheartened that he gave up inventing and died penniless and alone. From Wordnik.com. [A Moment Of Genius, Years Of Obscurity] Reference
The Israeli government sealed the Gaza Strip, and he was suddenly left both unemployed and penniless. From Wordnik.com. [A Lethal Eruption] Reference
(Unintelligible), thinking you'll end up a penniless hag, but I see the girl that you are deep inside. From Wordnik.com. [Weezer's Rivers Cuomo Tries Reinvention] Reference
Her husband married another woman and abandoned her, penniless, so she had to paint to support herself. From Wordnik.com. [The 'Other Masters'] Reference
Since the penniless superhacker is a Good Guy, he initially wants nothing to do with Travolta's shady schemes. From Wordnik.com. [Bigger And Bigger 'Swordfish' To Fry] Reference
And he says, the penniless internships are paid, leaving the fortunately born to become the fortunately hired. From Wordnik.com. ['Beast'-ly Reader: Wingnuts, Murdoch's Mission, More] Reference
Before Tonya vs. Nancy in 1994, Olympic aspirants were virtually anonymous -- and often penniless -- until their Olympic moment. From Wordnik.com. [Iron Will, Golden Dreams] Reference
And many are about to hit the nation's highways to celebrate that pioneering coming-of-age ritual: the penniless drive across the country. From Wordnik.com. [Just In Time For Those New Speed Limits...] Reference
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