to mix; to stir; to blend
plump; fat; thick (e.g. curry); full (e.g. lips)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
porcelain (esp. hard-paste porcelain); china; chinaware
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
gold leaf; gold paint; gold glazing
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
dusk; twilight; twilight years; melancholia; melancholic nostalgia
yellowish; cream-coloured; cream-colored
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
to border; to fringe; to hem; to edge
fine-looking; beautiful; handsome; graceful; elegant
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to give an impression; to make an impression
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
in person; personally; (do) oneself
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
where one has gone to; place one has gone to; (outing) destination
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
furnishings; implements; equipment
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
antiseptic solution; disinfectant solution