look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
limited time; limited-time offer
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
preface; introduction; preamble
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to affect; to impact; to influence
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
simplicity; convenience; easiness; quasi-
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
magical; sorcerous; supernatural
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
king; monarch; ruler; champion
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
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.)
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)