to rub in (e.g. cream into the skin); to grind and mix (e.g. pepper into miso)
(with) a flash of a drawn sword; brandishing a sword
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
falling asleep easily; finding it easy to fall asleep
Asiatic dayflower (Commelina communis)
joint; seam; joining point
grabbing; taking (as much as one can hold) by the hand
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
tip of an ear (of wheat, etc.); tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
to take a breath; to take a short rest
as promised; true to one's promise
departing from this world in disdain
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to dance all night; to dance until dawn
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
respect (epistolary usage)
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
brushwork; handling of one's brush; command of one's pen; penmanship
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
soon; before long; shortly thereafter
remaining years (of one's life)
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
to bridge (e.g. cultural divides, technical differences, etc.); to bring together
plentiful; lot of; much; pile of