hiding your talents

taking a bribe to give a reduced sentence

soft rush

Teaching is learning

Unanimous; In unison

the teachings of your ancestors

orphaned child

With advice and rice-cake, work it till it sticks

resolving to change oneself for the better

granting something powerful even greater strength

Too little, too late

The shit's hit the fan

Live long and prosper

A diamond in the rough

(not even) a tiny bit

to crawl; to drag yourself forward

imperial orders

ordering around someone by motioning with jaw

death by hanging

A cold day in Hell

in a haze; a semi-conscious state

Even if it kills me…