vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
eldest child; oldest child; first child; eldest son; oldest son
investiture of the Crown Prince
male-dominated society; patriarchal society
you (plural); all of you; you all
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to fray one's nerves; to wear out one's nerves; to frazzle one's nerves; to be a nervous wreck
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
at that time; in those days
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
temporary transfer (of an employee); secondment; relocation; proceeding to; leaving for
in case of; at that time; at this time
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
establishing oneself in life; success in life
education for governing as a monarch; kingcraft
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
here and there; everywhere
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
one's house; one's home; one's family
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
major incident; major happening; big scandal
thereupon; shortly thereafter
one (of a pair); incomplete; imperfect; few; little; off-centre
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations