to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
in public; in company; in the presence of others
setting a bad example to others
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live in luxury; to be proud; to be haughty
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
evacuees; displaced persons; refugees
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
growing thin in the face; becoming hollow-cheeked; having a haggard face; becoming emaciated; becoming gaunt
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
blow; shock; strike; batting
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
looking pale; looking unwell
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
to make a speech; to address
education for governing as a monarch; kingcraft
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
successive generations; successive emperors
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream