life / existence; living / source of living / action; animation / story; main part of a tale / life (specifically of a human being in the flesh)

alive; living / prosperous; thriving / animated; lively; spirited / functioning; running / clear and vivid (of color)

(idiomatic) in a critical state, usually nearing death / (idiomatic, by extension) in serious hardship, usually financially

state of agony

(idiomatic) life full of constant danger

stone with fine grains (usually found in river beds) / strong-willed person; brave person

(idiomatic) having a life full of uncertainty

life story

(idiomatic) to die

(idiomatic) the dead