cherish an old broom as if it were a thousand pieces of gold--cherish a possession of little value

to obey in every way

dummy up(keep one's mouth closed)

be well-fed and well-clad(sufficient food and ample clothing)

beyond the range of one's ability

lit. doesn't hurt the spleen or the stomach; fig. something that is not critical

Everything is waiting to be taken up.

not to spare your comments

not to be ashamed of(not to think it as shameful)

dependent

Negative faith

after one's death

a servant-girl learns to act as a madame

partly conceal and partly confess(speak with reserve (restraint); to hum and haw)

a million stalwart troops

Back home and away from the well

Be ungrateful to kindness

deeppatriotism(loyalty unto death)

to stick to each other till the hair turns grey

not be too clear about sth.