straight forward talk from an honest man

triumphant return

budget liberally and spend sparingly

be broadminded towards others

chilly wind and cold rain that inspire sadness in a person’s mind

sound of footsteps in a deserted valley…rare; welcome appearance

give alms liberally

utter lack of substance

generous

complain tearfully(accuse in tears)

work selflessly for the public interest

A dried up tree comes to life again.

urgent

see how the cat jumps(trim one's sails; adapt oneself to circumstances)

heavy taxes and levies

pitiable(very pitiful)

wide free road

as dry as a chip(as dull as dishwater)

suffered bitterly in the old society and have a deep class hatred

say one thing and mean another