fly in the teeth of(in defiance of)

as if the soul has flown heavenwards

draw/gather/pick straw(drowsy; sleepy; languorous)

brewinga dark scheme(cherish evil schemes)

gay with flowers and silks

be interlinked(to supplement each other)

feel in a daze(dope off)

showy but impractical skill

be falsely accused and condemned(suffer a grievous wrong with no hope of vengeance)

weep and wail(cry one's eyes out)

have a way with one(kind and amiable)

repay a person for his kindness with gratitude

immeasurably dissolute

to speak completely senseless way

awe-inspiring righteousness

friendly feelings(be off one's high horse)

be lost to shame

Happiness and woe are two things to which there is no open door.

out of one's mind

break the pale