talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
mode (musical mode, mode of probability distribution, state of physical system); fashion
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
fuse; pilot light; cause (of a war, argument, revolt, etc.); origin; trigger
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
false news; canard; fabricated news story; misinformation; fake news
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
having no relation with whatsoever; having nothing to do with; alien
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
quarrel; dispute; argument
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
to say; to tell; to state; to do
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
understanding person; supporter
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
royal prince; crown prince's younger brother
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
unwritten law; common law; unwritten rule
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
rising to action; standing up against; jumping to one's feet
to take over; to capture; to seize; to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act