predicament; difficult situation
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
modern convenience; convenience of civilized life; blessings of civilization
revelation; manifestation; appearance; expression (e.g. in molecular biology; protein expression or gene expression)
small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
minced chicken; ground chicken
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
big catch (fishing); good haul
long (time); protracted; prolonged
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate
actual profit; practical use; benefit
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus); lemon grass
to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
crisp; crunchy; precise; clipped; brisk
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
research organization; investigative body
complete stranger; total stranger
great cause; moral law; justice
understanding person; supporter
area of expertise; (one's) field; (one's) line
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
diversion into illegal channels; putting on the black market; selling through illegal channels
lewdness; lewd person; pervert; lecher