It is taken for granted that a beggar does not 'earn' his living, as a bricklayer or a literary critic 'earns' his. He is a mere social excrescence, tolerated because we live in a humane age, but essentially despicable.

They were the only Quartermasters who reported to me on the Upon taking over the Camp equipage from the various Corps, I beg to report the following shortages:The 3rd Regiment of Cavalry—One grey blanket short, six hobbels and one small mallet.

This drug cannot be used therapeutically except as a placebo.

Him to a dainty flowre she did transmew, / Which in that cloth was wrought, as if it liuely grew.