not know one's ABC

gradually rise to eminence

strike where the enemy is weakest and avoid its strongholds

make still further efforts

beneath one's notice

battle of words(controversy in writing; written polemics)

untimely needs(something which may be needed any time)

awfully(terribly)

unconsciously(imperceptibly; in spite of oneself)

without any reservation

think and act in one and the same way

an elder woman who has past her prime

Time flies.

gentle and very polite

to build castles in Spain(to buy gapeseed)

be jittery with imaginary fear

be all in the day's work

shut the door on the world

The cups; bowls and dishes lie about in great disorder.

abrupt(not to know the proper way)