bamboo fence or drying rack

moxa leaf

extremely close; right in front of your eyes

The ends justify the means

witnessing

rinsing clean

washing oneself from head to toe

to put a twist on

shrike

type of edible seaweed

Impaled

to lift up

to bring along; to bring about

to lean against each other

to lean against

to need; to require

Everyone shines in their own way

Scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours

Defer to the experts

straw basket for carrying soil

a type of monkey