pittance

"The restaurant proudly advertised meagre on its menu, promising a delicious Mediterranean dish. "

"He is a student of life."

"Are you man enough to fight me?"

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

"My grandfather played a single of Elvis Presley at the family gathering. "

"The teacher's explanation satisfied the students' curiosity about the history of the Roman Empire. "

"The teacher gave the students allowance to finish the project early if they worked hard. "

"The explanation is sufficient. The hikers had a scanty supply of water, so they had to ration it carefully. "

"At lunchtime, students head to the cafeteria to get their food. "

"The student barely passed the exam. "

"The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."

"The student's hunger for knowledge made her stay late at the library. "