unable to do it alone

Sentimental

man of great influence

tip somebody the wink

without the slightest discount

eradicate and foster with the utmost vigour(utterly destroy and vigourously establish the supremacy of)

wear the pants

harpon(over and over; merely ring changes on a few terms)

take the bull by the horns

house not sharing entrance with others

Cover up in the East

barony(independent kingdom)

hide oneself from place to place

practise one's conviction independently

show petty shrewdness(be pretty niggling)

be at ease

keep the parents warm in winter and cool in summer

be magnanimous(regard with kindly tolerance)

assault in all directions

the wells are dry and the fences are dilapidated