unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient in some way; lacking something
being good at cooking; good cook
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
to encourage to do (something); to urge a person on; to demand action; to spank; to give a spanking; to hit someone on the bottom
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
through (e.g. an intermediary, a medium); via; over (e.g. a network); across; by way of; by means of
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
to gain strength; to increase ability
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
partially consumed drink; partially consuming a drink
while studying; presently studying
all times and places; all ages and countries
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try
author; writer; novelist; artist
warfare; the maelstrom of war; disorder brought about by war
destruction by fire; losing in a fire; being burnt down
squeak; cheep; slurp; sucking noisily; mouse
toddling; taking tottering steps
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
according to ...; ... says
breach of contract; default
greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride (of)
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
successor; replacement; second wife
record high; all-time high
consent; assent; approval; permission
(one's) sleeping hours; hours of sleep
how long; how far; how much