to blow through; to blow across
fresh verdure; new green leaves
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means; very hard to manage
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with