in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
one large ...; a great ...
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
up until now; as recently as the present
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
connection; link; relationship
not becoming a problem; out of the question; not worth considering; insignificant; negligible
to look at from the outside; to view from an outsider's perspective; to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
disregarding; taking no account of; ignoring; overlooking
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
winter vacation; winter holidays
to increase in value; to gain prestige
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
first thing in the morning
famous (commercial) establishment; well-known store (shop, restaurant)
highish; somewhat high; on the high side; somewhat expensive; comparatively expensive; on the expensive side
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
little by little; bit by bit
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
manners; behavior; behaviour
to be used to eating; to become used to eating; to be accustomed to eating; to acquire a taste for
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
high-class restaurant; high-end store
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
diet; dieting; losing weight (through dieting, exercise, etc.)