it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
explosion; rupture; break off
balloon (esp. small, toy variety); airship; blimp
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
courting; wooing; making advances
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
carrying a person in one's arms; princess carry; bridal carry
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
school swimsuit; regulation blue one-piece swimsuit worn by pupils in school-based swimming events
bikini (swimwear); Bikini island
stewardess; (female) flight attendant
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
wearing nothing but an apron; being nude except for an apron
to rush over; to run up to
to lick off; to take (something) off by licking
to rot; to decay; to die in obscurity; to be forgotten with time
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
to push (something) against
deep affection; devotion; profound attachment
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
slight intoxication; being tipsy