复数： almshouses

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The cottage was formerly an almshouse constructed in 1615 .

这小屋的前身是一座建于1615年的济贫院。

Almshouse were given to old people who couldn 't afford to pay rents .

济贫院是送给无法支付月租的老人。

I do not hesitate , in such a case , to suggest work , or the almshouse ; or why not keep its castle in silence , as I do commonly ?

在这种情况下我会毫不犹豫的向公立救济院提出建议，我为什么不像往常那样保持沉默呢？