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Idiomatic expression

to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled

patience; endurance; perseverance

nursing; looking after

to roll around laughing; to fold up; to hold one's sides with laughter

patient; persevering

carrying (someone) in one's arms; princess carry; bridal carry

personal (employee); employed; retained

to have troubles; to have concerns

carrying (an infant, etc.) horizontally in one's arms; cradling; holding under one's arm

to hug; to clasp to one's breast

armful; bundle

to employ (as a retainer); to enlist; to engage

to harbor suspicion; to harbour suspicion

to carry a bomb; to have a bomb about to go off

to have an imminent problem; to be in danger of relapse

Idiomatic expression

relying completely on others; being totally dependent on others

to hold tightly; to hold firmly

completely financed; sponsored; under patronage

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

bearing in mind (a thought, feeling, etc.)

Obsolete term; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

embrace; hug; holding in one's arms

Archaic

bosom; (breast) pocket

New Year's resolution

armful

holding (an infant, etc.) upright in one's arms

mercenary troops

Linguistics

noun incorporation

Idiomatic expression

having one's good intentions backfire dangerously; causing harm when trying to prevent it; trying to put out a fire while carrying kindling