He broke the ice by starting a conversation to break the awkward silence.

I always enjoy gossiping with her.

She always likes gossip, and gets excited when she knows someone's secret.

I have been very busy recently.

I picked up shells on the seashore.

He struggled to understand the meaning of that lexeme.

The US-Soviet Cold War was a significant turning point in world history.

He turned fifty.

He is completely dependent on coffee.

We attended the cornerstone laying ceremony of the new building.