matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
strange; weird; odd; strange thing; strange person
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
princess; daughter of a nobleman
business hotel; cheap but conveniently located hotel with only basic conveniences, targeted at business travellers
tone (of speech, writing, etc.); style
full dress; formal dress; uniform
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
to have stiff shoulders; to feel ill at ease; to feel uncomfortable; serious; sober
main cause; primary factor
to reserve (for exclusive use); to charter; to book; to lend out completely; to lend out all of (something)
to hang (something) on the wall
furnishings; implements; equipment
expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.); loud; high-pitched
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
strip-searching; security check
main road; main thoroughfare
piling up; multiple layers
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
second day of the month; two days
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
reason; cause; circumstances
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
January; first month of the lunar calendar
you; (arch.) your residence