resolve on causing mischief

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

starve (oneself)

to scaffold

grip one by the waist

break the back

have an extremely brisk sale, have a run on the market for something

a leather belt

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