first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
prudence; discretion; thought; consideration
bargaining ability; bargaining power; ability to negotiate
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
defense; defence; fielding
haughty; arrogant; supercilious
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
accomplice; conspirator; cohort
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
backbiting of a coward; grumblings of a loser
to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.); to quieten; to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.); to compose (oneself); to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.); to quell
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles; Chinese-style wheat noodles
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
transactions; dealings; business
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; development; improvement
(made of) stone; stone-built
rest; break; recess; intermission
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
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