make much ado about nothing

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