to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
to make up the number; to have a complete set of
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
blue; sad; down (in the dumps)
hot-blooded; hot-headed; temperamental; impulsive
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to creep up to; to approach stealthily; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
applicant; candidate; volunteer
practice; experience; habituation; being used to; being comfortable with; being experienced in
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
drawing a sword; drawn sword
from the viewpoint of; according to
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite