to dig down; to dig into (a matter); to delve into; to probe into
fast-talking; rapid talking
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
having said that; on the other hand
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
to speak; to say; to vocalize
pride; dignity; self-respect
deep inside; innermost place
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
reason; significance; cause; piece of information that one has heard; I hear that ...; it is said that ...
whaa whaa; sound of a baby crying
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
unladylike; unbecoming; immodest; unthinkable; impossible; ridiculous
panting; gasping; heavy breathing
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
loveable; very likeable; like very much
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
to ripen; to mature; to be ready for action; to be the right time (to act); to be in common use; to come to sound natural
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
this and that; one thing or another
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
nothing but; none other than
to apologize; to apologise
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
bold; audacious; impudent; unashamed; unabashed
to rekindle one's love; to fall in love again (with a person one has previously been in love with)
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
touché; you've got me there
breath; breathing; tone; mood
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)