before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
nothing more ... than this; as ... as it could possibly be
hey there; I say; see here
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
paving (a road); surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.); pavement
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
man; male; masculine gender
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
to turn towards; to point
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings
transactions; dealings; business
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid