as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
innocent; sensitive; uncomplicated; unpretentious; straightforward
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
desperately; for one's dear life
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
direct connection; direct link
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
long time; long interval; for quite some time
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
financial muscle; economic clout
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue
untouched; unused; intact
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
court lady; lady-in-waiting
reflective water surface; reflecting water
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion