come to nothing

a promising youth

break up the whole into parts

not worth talking about

appearance of strength

lap up information without digesting it

an unexpected affliction or adversity

ramble in one's speech

an innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth

Troubles never come singly.

the outburst of a virago

conceal one's illness and avoid treatment

great ambition

smile in the underworld(smile in one's grave; die contented)

fair and reasonable

be ambiguous and vague(tergiversation)

endure all kinds of hardships

hate one's guts(be consumed with hatred for)

beautiful lakes and mountains(landscape of lakes and mountains)

be greatly upset