remnants of a defeated army

take advantage of another's perilous state

smile broadly(radiant with happiness)

call each other brothers(be on intimate terms)

from heart of hearts

be thwarted in the first battle(get off on the wrong foot)

endure the hardships of an arduous journey

talented and good looking

the lustre dazzles the eye

live on somebody while helping others secretly

in/wearing one's birthday clothes(have nothing on)

evil elements from the old society(dregs of the old society)

to make a long story short

rob the owner while his house is on fire

leave the question open

go to one's death unflinchingly(meet one's death like a hero)

need further consideration

have lofty aspirations or realize it marching forward courageously

enjoy the fruit of somebody else’s labor

ignorant persons