In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, fundamentally, really. / Wished earnestly for; held in high esteem.

Occurring in abundance; of a large quantity; many.

A response indicating that one is either unwilling or unable to perform a task, or that one is not guilty of something for which blame was implied.

(idiomatic) To scold, to rebuke, often by yelling.

At this moment; right now. / (dated) At that time; then.

(idiomatic) In a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next. / (idiomatic) Not progressing; not changing; at a standstill; at an impasse.

Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.

present participle of chomp at the bit

Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.

(idiomatic) To choose a man as a potential husband (for a girl). / (idiomatic, more generally) To choose something as a goal.