a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
opposite; reverse; contrary
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
all present; all concerned; all of us
alumni association; graduates' association; alumni meeting; class reunion
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
supporting evidence; corroboration
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from
at that time; in those days
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair
summer vacation; summer holiday
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
graduation ceremony; commencement
some people; a few people; several people
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
to relax; to feel at home
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
receiving (from a superior); bestowed
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy