shaking as if about to fall

emerge as the times reguire

measured

thoroughly(root and branch; altogether; completely)

go back to ancient times

blow hot and cold

heart and soul(wholeheartedly)

sth. selected among the best

be good for nothing

incoherent speech

be perfectly spotless(be perfectly clear; as clear as daylight)

Enemies are fated to meet.

plain for everybody to see for himself

ineffectual remedy as one who tries to stop water from boiling by scooping it up and pouring it back

expressing much in a few words

be coquettish or dandified in appearance with sleek hairs and creamy face

not let anyone get away even with a hostile look

to run the whole show; to take care of a matter all by oneself

spare no effort in taking advantage of what one puts his hand on

cannot bear to leave