fall away

every cent goes to the public

reject criticisms and whitewash mistakes(reject good advice and gloss over faults)

rake something up

hark back(rake up the past)

be a lap-dog(to be pampered and over-protected; coddle since childhood ;hothouse)

be zealous for public interests

with bright piercing eyes

have quick wits in an emergency

be heavily guarded

spare no effort in the performance of one's duty

do the best one can(make the best of )

use one's strength to bully the weak

a glutton

keep a mistress in a love nest

beauty of beauties(a raving beauty)

offer a present to a guest with other people's things

man and wife respect with each other

meet trick with trick

lose one's head