turn to a different group

high ramparts and deep ditches

as the sands on the shore

be on the tenterhooks

an acute and farseeing mind

look about in a haughty manner

Great talent and great virtue

Valuable and cheap

The national path is beset with troubles.

Remove the evil and follow the good

an outspoken minister who gives unpleasant advice

Good fortune and good luck

extraordinary as if done by the spirits

grumble(whisper)

tricky

study natural phenomena in order to acquire knowledge

cast in one's lot with(share joys and hardships with)

adhere to rules strictly

There is a crowd of spectators.

High-minded, lofty spirit and pure action