to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
great laughter; burst of laughter
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
for a while; for some time; for a period
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
regular customer; valued client
regular customer; valued client
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
it's been a long time; long time no see
apologies; excuse me; I'm sorry
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
to brave a danger; to take a risk
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
of great promise; with a promising future
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
wisdom; intelligence; intellect
the world in general; society; convention
study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to