resolve on causing mischief

calumniate, slander

to gird up the loins (for), to get ready, prepare, arm (for), to resolve, to be intent (on)

resolve on an undertaking, resolutely prepare

be coquettish, show delicacy

bind the wings of a bird, disabling or making someone helpless

to scaffold

starve (oneself)

detect a lie, catch (someone) lying

tell a lie, spread false information

grip one by the waist

break the back

a leather belt

the act of undoing belt or taking off uniform, the act of relaxing (of army, etc.)