manageable; tractable; easy to care for; easy to deal with; easy to handle
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
plural; multiple; plural (number)
exactly alike (in appearance); like two peas in a pod; (practically) identical; spitting image (of); carbon copy (of)
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
outward; superficial; external; apparent
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
(in) his way; peculiar to him
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
evening meal; dinner; supper
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
to approach; to draw near
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
only cut (otherwise left as-is, e.g. hair)
section; cross section; profile
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
stealthily; secretly; in secret