if times were better; if one had been born at an earlier, more opportune time; if times had not changed; if I had my due
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
town girl; girl raised in a town
a few minutes; for a few minutes; for a number of minutes; for a period of a few minutes; for several minutes
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
all thanks to ...; ... is a lifesaver; (one) couldn't do without ...; our gracious ...; hats off to ...
to succeed in doing; to see through; to manage to do; to finish doing
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
washing with cold water (without using soap, etc.)
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
scrap; (small) piece; unimportant (person); petty ...; humble ...
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
lamentable; deplorable; regrettable; sad; wretched
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
looking for (a suitable thing or person); searching for; hunting out; picking out; shopping around for; searching (a place)
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable
uselessly; pointlessly; in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; idly
alarm bell; fire bell; warning; wake-up call
main street; avenue; boulevard
with a click; with a clink; with a snap; firmly; tightly; compactly
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
paper patch attached to something; paper backing; sticker; notice; poster
to call for someone's participation
ghost; monster; demon; phantom; apparition
to go to hell; to fall into hell; to be damned