be at the end of one's resources

the imperial throne(the royal position)

gallant soldier

extremely critical

a single hair out of nine ox hides--a drop in the ocean

laws and regulations

boy and girl attendants of fairies

wise words and noble deeds

brothers in debauchery

The most active will win.

differ completely

strain at the leash

by oneself

difficult to articulate

fine words and lofty deeds

come one after another

be in order

be very impatient(in haste)

overbearing and domineering

gold-lettered signboard