In a partnership a trader was required to keep a substantial portion of his wealth in the firm.
The rulers would also claim a large portion of the bride's wealth, which at the time was 100 camels.
My theory is that these supertalents are more sensitive to the portion of their wealth that's attributable to luck.
A sizable portion of his wealth was donated to numerous California hospitals.
Only a small portion of his wealth went to individuals.
A good portion of his wealth had gone to buy it.
He used portions of his wealth to help elect governors and congressmen.
Why should the government get a large portion of your wealth just because you die?
Of course, I'm going to keep a sizable fortune for myself, but it will be only a small portion of our entire wealth.
But, Jesus observes, this sum was everything she had to her name, while the other people give only a small portion of their own wealth.