prudence; discretion; thought
bargaining ability; bargaining power; ability to negotiate
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
haughty; arrogant; supercilious
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
backbiting of a coward; grumblings of a loser
to appease; to suppress; to calm
watermark (in a stamp, banknote, etc.); openwork (engraving, carving, etc.)
wind; gas; fart; something worthless; something not worth considering
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
transactions; dealings; business
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
(made of) stone; stone-built
rest; break; recess; intermission
to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern; to manipulate skillfully
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
scene; view; prospect; outlook
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
second marriage; remarriage
to move (house); to change residence