Vocabulary

starry sky

fine weather (i.e. little or no clouds); fair weather; clear weather; clear sky; fair skies

before long; even now

mixing; blending; adding; adulteration

undermentioned (statement); the following; at left

second marriage; remarriage

poor (living)

to take (a photograph)

secretary; councillor; councilor

forest fire; wildfire; bushfire

wharf; bridge; jetty; pier

calculation; computation

training; education; upbringing

basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...

water's edge; beach; shore

lull; breathing spell; respite

little finger; pinky; fourth (occ. fifth) finger

short piece (of music, writing); small work (painting, sculpture, etc.); literary sketch; essay

irradiation; radiation; beaming

to laugh

overhand throw

permanent stationing; staying permanently

to steam (food, towel, etc.)

pigment; coloring; colouring; colorant; colourant

catalyst

compilation

title lettering

spout

Fire and Disaster Management Agency

round robin

general mobilization; full mobilization

(Japanese) Defense Facilities Administration Agency (Defence)

material; physical

dialysis

high place; high ground; height; (high) altitude; elevation

synthetic detergent

national traits; national characteristic; character of the inhabitants of a nation

very important point

trilogy

left on base