lie down, rest, take a nap

to prepare to kill

to be merciful, to be kind

relax, rest briefly, have a respite

to put one's arm around someone's waist, to be in embrace

pay respect or homage, revere, (esp. of a great man, mentor or maestro from whom one learns a lot as a result), serve devotedly

To stretch one's legs, to take some rest.

talk nonsense

take rest for a while

gamble

grip one by the waist

break the back

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

a leather belt

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

waist-deep, up to the waist

encourage

resolve on causing mischief

become very weak

back is broken, back has gone, it is spoken when there is a possibility of back injury