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
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
strategist; tactician; schemer
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
common people; ordinary people; masses
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
leaving everything up to someone else
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
tenth day of the month; ten days
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
to miss a chance to ask; to miss an opportunity to ask; to forget to ask
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
that; the matter in question
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
news; word; tidings; omen
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
ago; since; before; previous