Much better case

[Xinfu]

p.190 I am not in much better case - [...]

What does case mean? If talking about a situation, then there should be a before much.

[Rusty]

The article could certainly be used, but is optional here.

[Xinfu]

Um... but does case mean situation/condition?

[Rusty]

It could mean either, and my answer still applies. Without context, my assumption was that it meant situation.

[Xinfu]

Excellent answer. Thank you.