Meanings

having consent (e.g. to do something)

acquired characteristics (as opposed to inherited)

nothing ventured, nothing gained

perfectly fitting phrase

getting what one wants by complaining or grumbling

gain

Income Tax Act

to be well-timed

often (happens)

to declare confidently

impossible

cannot help (laughing, feeling sympathy, etc.)

even (of a trade)

cannot avoid doing

readily

readily

to end without incident

acquisition or forfeiture

to understand the essence

having thought for neither gain nor greed