particle by particle, every straw, every bit, every thing, every person, every smallest and minor thing

a piece of straw or a broken blade of grass, a very thin piece of a tendril or stem

do ordinary things, do any work, do small job

doing request, folding hand to someone, to touches the feet, Metaphorically: acknowledge defeat

express submission to another, seek protection or mercy

admit defeat, confess inferiority or ask for quarter, throw in the sponge, ask for mercy

be robbed of the last penny, be divested of everything

become very thin, be emaciated

a guilty pricks the mind, a guilty conscience needs no accuser

be robbed of the last penny, be divested of everything

be extremely lazy or weak

be obliged for a small favour

to be robbed of everything

put (someone) under great obligation for a small favour

be thankful for even a minor favour