Being without private means he worked in several jobs to support himself throughout his study time.

He set out, at least, with private means and wasn't beholden to the good opinions of others for his living.

His private means had been reduced by losses, and he was at this time a poor man with an increasing family.

In 1800, he used his private means to devote himself to writing.

He is not there on business, since he appears to have private means.

Having ample private means, he devoted his life to a study of literature.

Lyell had private means, and earned more money as an author.

Then he became a person of private means, and attended medical school.

This was an important source of income, as he had no private means of his own.

However, it is not only by private means that the risk of basic social protection can be covered.