horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to be all out (e.g. of people); to be all elsewhere; to be all in use (e.g. of cars); to be sold out; to have none left
legend; tradition; biography; life; method; way
starting (machine, engine, car, etc.); activation
parts; accessories; components
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)
old people; seniors; elders; old-timer
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
strong person; the strong; the powerful
contradiction; inconsistency
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
good humour (humor); good mood
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
horsepower; hp; energy; vitality; horse-drawn cart
inspection; examination; check
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
train (esp. long distance train); steam train
appointed time; timetable; schedule
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
first-class carriage (coach)
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
to lose sight of; to miss
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
strict order; peremptory command
(passenger) fare; freight rates; shipping expenses
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
personal use; private use; private business; personal business
clerk; office worker; office staff
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
with a clink (of metal); with a chink
to invite in; to show someone in
since when; from when; how long
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one