Live by the sword, die by the sword

To drunkenly harass someone

Not my problem

river bank

to change, transform

Fight to win

To make a mountain out of a molehill

To assert; To insist

clause; stipulation

one's nerves; one's temper

mourn the loss of someone close

decisive action

the laid-back life of a retiree

soaking in water; basking in another's benevolence

savoring some excellent writing

trapped like a rat

holding a grudge

a prisoner

To have one foot in the grave

the bereaved

conflict; war

slow-going; rough-going

municipal building

eye socket

under the jaw