keep oneself to oneself

lack the talent and virtue

be indifferent to(take or leave)

speak in a mild tone

gossipy and meddlesome(be long-tongued)

power has fallen into the hands of others

touch one's feeling

exhaust one's supplies and ammunition

nip (crush,check) the matter in the bud(desteroy evils before they become apparent)

resourceful and decisive

be unequaled in one's generation

fix one's attention on the main points

careless(negligent)

forget the means by which the end is attained(forget the trap as soon as the fish is caught)

Miss this and that

pile one bed upon another or build one house on top of another

Be terror-stricken

sing while drinking; enjoy lifewhile you still can

jump put of one's skin(stun; be astonished; be taken completely by surprise)

a great reputation