to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
pavement café; sidewalk café; open-air café
looking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysitting; babysitter
asking a question back (e.g. to an interviewer)
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
a little; a bit; slightly
inside story; the real story (behind something); story not generally known
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
all-star game; all-star cast
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
to lead (an advance); to spearhead (a campaign, attack)
diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram
sense of language; feeling of a word; impression a word makes; nuance
place to put something; place where one put something; place to put oneself
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
first of all; in the first place
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
going to or leaving school
commuting to school; school commute
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
seeing in the dark; night vision
sorry; apologetic; remorseful
storage room; storeroom; closet; grayish blue
cotton gloves; working gloves
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
neglecting; leaving alone
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
deceased; late; dead; departed