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of pennilessness when my friend interrupted to ask whether I planned on entering my book in the new Writing Australia Unpublished Manuscript award.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

Christopherson's face was sufficient answer; it reminded me of his pennilessness.

From The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories by Gissing, George

She knew that he could not marry Lucy, because of her pennilessness and his indebtedness; and therefore she had taken the trouble to see Lucy with the view of making things straight on that side.

From The Eustace Diamonds by Trollope, Anthony

The prospect of abject pennilessness filled the damsel's eyes with woe.

From The Belovéd Vagabond by Locke, William John