powerful and distinguished person

a timid and conservative man

lit. to examine roots and inquire at the base (idiom); to get to the bottom of sth

have pretty and graceful features

have an apricot face with rosy cheeks

such cause, such effect

merry laugh or angry curse

be in a tearing hurry

formism

have lost all interest in something

virtuous and talent person

coulisse/idle gossip

gay and lighthearted(graceful but not showy)

commit to writing(put down in black and white)

a scholar's gift(the inexpensive gift)

cultivate the heart and nature

make trouble

get nothing for all one’s pains(be at one's wit's end)

go backward to secure personal gain

go like blazes