Meanings

skillful

first-class inn

superscription (on a letter, parcel, etc.)

rising curve

written report

clear layer of fluid (at the top of a mixture)

upper millstone

report to the emperor

upper classes

indoor sandals

improvement (e.g. in skill, ability)

excellent-good-poor

sky

ridgepole-raising ceremony

advance

excellent horse

first half of the year

top part

good idea

going up and down