in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
back street; back alley; off-street
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
cheap restaurant; eating place (house)
arbor; arbour; suffix forming the final part of the pseudonyms of some writers and performers; suffix forming the final part of the name of a restaurant
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
meat dish; meat-based cuisine
many; numerous; various; large number of
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
being filled with; being full of; permeation
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
-clad; in the midst of; tenths (e.g. wholesale price, as tenths of retail price); times (i.e. multiplied by); able-to-seat (of a chair, etc.)
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
slightly early; just before
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
blood relationship; blood relative
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
wind and waves; discord; trouble; hardships