mental condition; state of mind; mentality
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
misfortune; adverse fortune; hapless fate; checkered (life, career, etc.); varied; eventful
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
standard formal wear worn by students, usu. when going to interviews
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
withdrawal (e.g. from an organization); secession; leaving; pulling out
long ago; already; a long time ago
still; even now; to this day
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
guilty conscience; feelings of remorse
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.); boring; depressing; dark (e.g. story)
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
together; at the same time; same; identical
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
sense of unity; sense of oneness
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
promise; vow; engagement; convention; rule; resolution
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design