Whale waves

street gossip

reach the end of one's rope

government official in retirement

Stick to it

A gentleman is firm in adversity.

lodge in the mountains and woods

be ready to die for one's country in times of national crisis

golden spears and armoured horse

People rise to heaven

Between two fires

girl's coming of age

appropriate(seize possession of)

Be courteous to the wise and condescending to scholars

relieve people of their sufferings

be frightened out of one's senses

beyond one's depth

Stimulate and clear up

Riding on the crest of success

show the utmost solicitude