the people are plunged into an abyss of misery

be on the move

bend one's brows(knit the brows)

surpassing all others

idle rich with a fair round belly and a swelled head

halcyon days(piping times of peace)

thousands upon thousands

censure people behind their backs

pass round the cups and glasses

summer succeeds spring(Spring turns to summer.)

In a calm mood

through and through

flaunt one's superiority and seek to do others down

the achievement is outstanding

be a laughingstock through the ages

occur frequently(appear repeatedly)

beat one's breast and stamp one's feet

arrive a moment ago(come just now)

The steelyard never goes without the weight.

have no time for food and drink(completely forget to eat or drink)