to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
head start; initiative; preemption
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
to allow a less skilled person to practice with one (esp. in sumo)
careless (with something, esp. time, money, promises, etc.); lax; loose-fitting; relaxed-fit; laid-back (e.g. beat, rhythm); easygoing (e.g. atmosphere)
childish reaction (like that of an elementary school student); unsophisticated reaction
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
cesspool; sink; manure sink
(with a) whizz; hiss; zip; easily; with ease
adviser; advisor; consultant; school club supervisor (usu. a teacher); school club manager
woman; lady; adult female
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
question of where responsibility lies; issue of where liability lies; question of who is responsible
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
(opening) with a clatter; loudly; flinging (open); (changing) completely; dramatically; suddenly
to stand on a podium; to teach; to be a teacher
billboard; advertising tower; face (of a company, group, etc.); poster girl; poster boy
wisdom; intelligence; sagacity
fine weather; fair weather
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)
to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
to fully understand and agree; to be convinced; to be fully satisfied (with an explanation)
ill will; malice; evil intent
number two; second in command
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
to scatter in all directions (like baby spiders)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
desire for improvement (in social standing, etc.); ambition to rise in the world
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum)
leaving everything up to someone else