I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
for example; for instance; e.g.
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
to be eager to pursue one's own interests; to think only of profit
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
leader; guide; mentor; coach
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
such; this sort of; like this
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to lose sight of; to miss
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
final; eventual; ultimate
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
ill will; malice; evil intent
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
fortune-telling; divination
strategist; tactician; schemer
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
section chief; laboratory manager; office head; room monitor
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
like this; this sort; this way
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
while; even though; despite
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)