writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
rough sketch; design; cartoon
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
regarding highly; attaching importance to
something like ...; something called ...
for example; for instance; e.g.
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to join together; to combine; to join up
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
in this manner; in this way; like this
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
realistic; graphic; true to life
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
overflowing; effusive; exuberant; bountiful
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
to discuss; to talk together
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
assistant; associate; duplicate; copy; adverb
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
no!; no no!; no, not at all