special avenue for doing things

turn back and ask oneself

chop and change

strength for binding a chicken

return to an original condition

be in one's right mind

Excessive joy brings forth misfortune.

Giddy and insincere

droop one's head and allow oneself to be bound

broadly speaking

pinch pennies(be so stingy as to count pennies)

have only to open one's mouth to be fed―lead an easy life,with everything provided

have a clear conscience

mingle with men of knowledge and pose as a lover of culture

going strong(rich or vigorous)

take the lead with courage

reply defiantly

cursory(casual; perfunctory)

local conditions and customs

swarm onto(crowd onto)