nothing more ... than this; as ... as it could possibly be
the late king; the preceding king; good ancient kings
fishing boat; boat-shaped hanging flower vase
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
runny-nosed child; sniveler; sniveller; greenhorn; inexperienced person
at a young age; while still young
red-hot iron; gunfire; gambling; violent-tempered
you could say; you might say; verging on the
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
invitation; summons; bidding (e.g. to host the Olympics); calling
proposal; suggestion; motion; initiative
resolution; vote; decision
resolution; decision; vote
yes and no; for and against
idea; thought; discretion; forgiveness; pardon
discussion; deliberation; thought; opinion
searching for the culprit; trying to find out who did something
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
that's true; of course; obviously
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
based on; on the basis of
sound of pistol fire; sound of exploding gunpowder; exchange of (pistol) fire; shootout; conflict
messenger; envoy; emissary
unable to understand (reason, motive, etc.)
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
false evidence; perjury; false testimony
self-defense; self-defence
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
forcing; enforcement; forced; enforced
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy