evolve new things from the old

embroider

in an underhand attempt

be insatiably greedy(the lion and the hare)

there is gloom above and derkness below(a murky sky over a dark earth; dark around)

get it with hands down

clear away dust and wait guests

a bulwark of the state(a pillar of the state)

one's hair, skin and body

bob; drift; float

mountains collapsing and the earth cracking up

a few cuffs and kicks

Life and death are not easy.

make warm-hearted remarks(with mild and affectionate words)

Fiends weep and demons cry.

Follow suit

Be scattered in four directions and cast down

A man will die for one who understands him.

understanding

pale with fear