Meanings

to devise

better being rough and ready than slow and elaborate

bold and clever

those who resort to blandishments and fawning smiles are apt to lack compassion

silpasthanavidya (ancient Indian study of the arts, incl. mathematics and mechanics)

courteous laughter

experienced viewer (of theatre, kabuki, etc.)

skillful words

experienced player

natural

better shoddy and sincere than clever and deceptive

it's better to be rough and ready than slow and elaborate

skilfulness

being a good listener

wiles