creep slowly along

beyond one's capacity

mature wisdom

lighting accompanied by peals of thunder(wrathful lightning)

handle a crisis without difficulty

bear family burdens(burden)

mentor

It has not come easily.

scattered

a banquet of brine(a deluge of tears)

carrot and stick(the stick and the carrot)

without a match in physical prowess(having great strength)

The six roots of sensations are pure and clean.

Honest and fair

green rivers and mountains(green streams and blue hills)

on the scoop

take a narrow view of things

beautiful penmanship

have a notorious record

wonderful spring scenery