to begin talking; to open up
to confess one's love; to profess one's feelings
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
(distinction of) sex; gender
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
bust-waist-hip measurements; vital statistics
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance; vulgar; lowbrow; indecent
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
getting; obtaining; winning; scoring (in ice hockey, basketball, etc.)
to say no more; to sink into silence
to drop; to let fall; to omit
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
correction; rectification; mending; repair
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
to speak energetically; to talk big; to argue heatedly
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
oaf; blockhead; stupid person; dunce; insensitive person
being good-for-nothing; useless person
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
jumbo; jumbo-sized; jumbo jet