an undeserved catastrophe

do nothing that one can be ashamed of even if there is no one watching

bit someone with schemes and intrigues(be scheming and malicious)

in the neighbourhood

inquire about health of one's parents and watch them at meals

bemoan one's inadequacy in the face of a great task

be past compare(lick everything)

do good but could not persist in

a cool beggar/customer

Dry and wet

dark

admittedly(There is no getting away from it.)

be vulnerable to suspicion even without corrupt practice in a troubled place

All is over.

a frail scholar

truss up tightly(bind the criminal hand and foot with ropes)

Warm pillow

overanxious for quick results

curled darlings(gilded youth)

Extremities last not always.