sycophancy; toadying; apple-polishing; sesame seed grinding
ground glass; frosted glass
handrail; railing; banister
sliding feet; shuffling (one's feet); moving one's legs forward without letting one's feet leave the ground
comparing and adjusting; reconciling; lapping; precision surface finishing; margination
surimi; minced fish (or meat) mashed into a paste
impressed (glued) gold or silver foil on traditional Japanese fabric; type of noh costume
just off the press; hot off the press
polishing; polished item; match (for lighting a fire)
unbound book (damp from the press); printed sheets