Vocabulary

outline; summary; gist; in brief

school register

alma mater clique; old school tie

to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to reason out; to conclude; to be pragmatic

cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation

rewarding good and punishing evil; poetic justice

officials; authorities

to dry (up); to become parched

passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; piercing

chief advisor to the Emperor (adviser)

log

key currency

to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on

(scenic) view; prospect; outlook

to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)

actual size; full size

to call; to summon; to send for; to call together

to call in; to invite; to bring in

to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home

to harden; to solidify

proud; haughty; arrogant

defend and maintain; support; protection

warring nations; belligerents

public servant

no problem; it doesn't matter

bone

noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright

fortitude; firmness of character; sturdiness; inner strength; hardihood

national characteristics

(unrefined) brown sugar; muscovado

loins; hips; pelvic region; waist

pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition

appeal; entreaty; request

drinker; person who is fond of alcohol

to seize; to impound; to garnish; to attach goods

to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down

wisdom

to exist (animate)

cough; coughing; tussis

police officer