in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
admiration; wonder; astonishment
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to look happy; to look pleased; to make eyes (at someone); to ogle
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
licensed chef; qualified cook
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
adoration; admiration; devotion
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
else; in addition; besides
license; licence; permission; driver's license
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
traditional inn priding itself on its cuisine; Japanese-style restaurant with an attached inn
cutting ingredients into decorative shapes (e.g. vegetables)
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to allow; to let (someone) do; to make (someone) do
to serve; to work for; to attend
cooking; food preparation
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
personal history; background; career
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
hearsay; hearing secondhand; hearing through the grapevine
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
is that so?; I see; right; oh
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
personal history document; curriculum vitae; resume
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire