emotional scars; mental trauma
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
previous engagement; prior contract
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
use; utilization; utilisation; application
softly; mildly; gently; politely
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
daily lunch special; today's set lunch
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
to read the situation; to sense the mood
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
probability; likelihood; chances
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
promotion (school, military, etc.)