a hard row to hoe(trials and tribulations)

airs and graces

provide countless instances

be big with pride

rumblings of an empty stomach

guard against pride and rashness

have a panoramic view

help sb. generously with money

vigorous and energetic

Pure Land

half…believe in

unite together with all the faith and dedication capable of

sad and depressed feeling

fleet/swift of foot

let the past be forgotten

be world…famous

posing as a pheasant standing on one foot

be discreet in word and deed

arduous and bitter

be a focus of world attention