shakudo; gold-copper alloy, often with a blue patina
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
(right at the) side; just beside
unicorn; narwhal; qilin (Chinese unicorn)
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; card; program
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
white collar; white lapel
Asiatic dayflower (Commelina communis)
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
things to note; matters that require attention; important points; considerations; precautions; suggestions
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
negative aspect; downside; disadvantage
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
registration; accession; register; entry; record; subscription
surely; certainly; without doubt
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
parts; accessories; components
mechanism; machinery; system; structure; organization
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
pushing by hand; hand gilding
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to accept; to receive; to agree