precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to thrust down; to push off
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one
you could say that; that might be so
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to experience (something unpleasant); to go through; to suffer
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
unable to speak (due to overwhelming emotion); soundless; mute
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
group (of people, competitors, companies, etc.); contingent; camp; team
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
sunlight; rays of the Sun
(on) horseback; riding a horse
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
two people riding together (on a bike, etc.); riding double