some time ago; the other day; at some time or other; once
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
hindrance; obstacle; harm (to one's health); bad effect; menstruation; period
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
instead of; replacing; on behalf of
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
bitter cup; bitter experience; bitter defeat; ordeal
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
to repeat someone's mistake; to make the same mistake as one's predecessor; (lit.) to follow the ruts (of a previous cart)
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
misfortune; short life; evil fate
lifetime; one's whole life; all through life
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
severe wound; serious wound; gash
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
abandoned child; foundling
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
grotesque; disgusting; gross
foresight; forethought; far-sighted plan; planning ahead