to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain
direct; frank; straightforward; decisive; prompt
material life; material aspects of life
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
fame; distinction; rise; advancement
level; even; flat; uneventful; peaceful; monotonous
drinking party; banquet; feast
to make a slip of the tongue; to say something inadvertently; to blurt out without thinking
in any case; whatever the case may be
drunkenness; intoxication
the whole city; all the cities; every city
to some extent; to a certain extent
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
to be ready and waiting; to be on the alert; to be on the watch
station (esp. a police station); office (e.g. tax office)
abusive language; foul language
manuscript; version; draft
only recently; just of late
the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to antagonize; to provoke antipathy
to get information; to find out; to get wind of
outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious
deep place; depths; depth; profundity
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
passionate; ardent; enthusiastic
being concerned about or mindful of
welcome; (warm) reception
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
pure and good; unmixed and of high quality; good-natured; genuine; wholesome
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal