coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
to cease; to stop; to be over
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
suddenly; all of a sudden
to raise one's voice; to shout
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
sudden brake; coming to a sudden stop
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
indicate reason; infers some protest
to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
approximate age; age range
strong-willed; strong of heart
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
companion; company; tritagonist
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path