keep drinking and get addicted

“He is locked into the coffee before the second set; can't perform without it.” (Trumpeter Wu)

A bag can be a substitute for clothing.

where there is smoke, there is fire (a cause)

Bequeath the Expensive: Despite stock market fortunes disappearing, owners of expensive land and houses are still able to bequeath these treasures to their posterity. (1930's On the Road)

Soil, instead of water, causes these gremlins to increase.

derivatives: 亻 *persona, 𠂉 *lying down

as a component: “人字头”

Picture this military salute: one stamp of the foot followed by a flash of the pistol.

Picture a small furry thing like your pet guinea pig, Fur Ball.

A butcher shop has knives and shears.

When setting up a ball net, you need to keep it straight.

Shaun the sheep uses extra horns and bleating to enact his virtuous plan (of helping his friends to avoid shearing).

Imagine job benefits that sparkle, like one free dish a day.

This character could be a picture of an "iron rice bowl." "Iron rice bowl" 铁饭碗 tiě fàn wǎn is a Chinese term for an occupation with guaranteed job security. (Wikipedia)

The hand of the ceremonial guard felt chafed and itchy, but he resisted scratching it.

bell on collar

derivatives: 大 *large dog, 犭 *Aesop

as a component: “犬字旁”

fallen tree pretending to be a bridge

An autumn heart is a gloomy one, dreading the winter.

Speedy with Baiting Needles: Hearing the best prospects are out west, the Okies keep moving, only stopping for some speedy fishing with baiting needles to resupply their food. (1930's On the Road)

Picture someone growing up eating a vegetarian diet and wearing vegan fine silk.

coconut trees in Jerusalem