secure a strangle hold on(clutch at the throat)

have a squeeze hold on the enemy by slapping his back and strangling his throat

fluffy snow(large snowflakes)

The spiritual debt is deep and great.

have peace for one's ears

repress evil and encourage good

temper justice with mercy

be unconsciously influenced by what one hears and sees

flatter

Cast spells on people

sixty years old

sigh deeply and wring one's hands

pretty eyebrows and white teeth

a great debt of gratitude

apply the carrot and stick judiciously

be known to all

be in two minds

break off all intercourse with somebody

back and fill

two-way merchants