to lead someone around by the nose
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
ostensible (surface) reason
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
the late king; the preceding king; good ancient kings
disfavor; disfavour; disinheritance
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
to lie deep in; to extend far back
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
half-sister (younger, different mother)
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
deep affection; devotion; profound attachment
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
honesty; integrity; purity and unselfishness
family; relatives; dependents; household
young person; youth; young