short cut to success (shortcut to high office )

Be in high spirits

underlying reasons

pestilential rain and unhealthy mist

penetrating criticism(exposure of somebody's ulterior motives)

sturdy(strong)

diligent and tireless (idiom)

see further than the end of one's nose

Having good faith, virtue and patriotism

try one’s best to persuade

will pass away in a twinkle of the eye

inspiring awe by upholding justice

(Kandidaten) nach den Leistungen aufnehmen

Bone of bones and flesh of flesh

前車の覆轍を踏(ふ)む

Advise frankly

to effect a miraculous cure and bring the dying back to life

bring about one's own destruction

Point to East and West

capable assistant