to have the privilege of doing
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
progress; advance; improvement; development
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
briskly with small steps; trotting
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
on board a ship; aboard a ship
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
to speak energetically; to talk big; to argue heatedly
without; but if; otherwise; or else
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
parting; separation; farewell
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
a cut above the rest; superior; one field; one matter; suitably; reasonably
start; origin; beginnings
divining sticks; counting; calculation
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to live fast (and recklessly)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
narrow-minded; obstinate; stubborn; perverse; unreasonable; warped
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
end of life; death; annihilation
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
passing; (person) who happens to pass by; (place) that one happens to pass by; casual (e.g. romance); momentary
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
misdeed; wrongdoing; wickedness
loss and gain; advantage and disadvantage
utter villain; atrocious fiend; devil
sleazebag; asshole; shithead; lowlife
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment