squeaking (of an engine, skis on snow, etc.)
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; being subjected to a barrage of criticism
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to speak; to say; to vocalize
nothing but; none other than
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); approach; foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
swing and a miss; (punching and) failing to make contact; (ending in) failure; fruitless effort
once-in-a-lifetime (opportunity); golden (opportunity); one-in-a-million (chance)
one's own strength and skill alone (without money, connections, etc); nothing to rely on but oneself; (being) self-made
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
report; return (e.g. tax); statement; declaration; notification; filing
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
to make a firm resolution