Frugality
121Spared — Spare Spare, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spared}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sparing}.] [AS. sparian, fr. sp[ae]r spare, sparing, saving; akin to D. & G. sparen, OHG. spar?n, Icel. & Sw. spara, Dan. spare See {Spare}, a.] 1. To use frugally or stintingly, as that …
122Spareness — Spare ness, n. [Cf. AS. sp[ae]rnis frugality.] The quality or state of being lean or thin; leanness. [1913 Webster] …
123Sparing — Spare Spare, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spared}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sparing}.] [AS. sparian, fr. sp[ae]r spare, sparing, saving; akin to D. & G. sparen, OHG. spar?n, Icel. & Sw. spara, Dan. spare See {Spare}, a.] 1. To use frugally or stintingly, as that …
124Thriftier — Thrifty Thrift y (thr[i^]ft [y^]), a. [Compar. {Thriftier}; superl. {Thriftiest}.] 1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. [1913 Webster] Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new.… …
125Thriftiest — Thrifty Thrift y (thr[i^]ft [y^]), a. [Compar. {Thriftier}; superl. {Thriftiest}.] 1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. [1913 Webster] Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new.… …
126Thrifty — Thrift y (thr[i^]ft [y^]), a. [Compar. {Thriftier}; superl. {Thriftiest}.] 1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. [1913 Webster] Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new. Chaucer …
127To clear out — Clear Clear (kl[=e]r), v. i. 1. To become free from clouds or fog; to become fair; of the weather; often followed by up, off, or away. [1913 Webster] So foul a sky clears not without a storm. Shak. [1913 Webster] Advise him to stay till the… …
128To improve on — Improve Im*prove , v. i. 1. To grow better; to advance or make progress in what is desirable; to make or show improvement; as, to improve in health. [1913 Webster] We take care to improve in our frugality and diligence. Atterbury. [1913 Webster]… …