careless and casual(slovenly dilly dally; dodge the column; loiter away)

great awakening

monstrous absurdity

red lanterns and green wine; indulge in gay life and debauchery

A great man will succeed late in life.

have both ability and political integrity

reach a higher level in one's studies

not dedine to shoulder; responsibility

record in letters of gold

in a big way

fight hand to hand with

be regarded as equal

confuse right and wrong

differ only in small points

defend somebody against an injustice

lose face(cut a bad figure)

humble; lowly

be frequently taken to task(be blamed for every move)

tease one's lover by showing false displeasure(flirt and make love)

be brought to successful completion