specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
using every trick (in the book)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to live; to make a living; to get on with
unspecified large number (of people)
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
craving; longing; thirsting
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling
one's heart of hearts; the depths of one's mind
beyond that point; after that
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
getting nauseated; getting angry
uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
drowning one's cares in drink; drinking in desperation
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
pachinko; mechanical gambling game superficially resembling pinball; slingshot; catapult; pistol
manners; customs; sex service; sex industry; sex-oriented entertainment
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to grow up; to become an adult
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to give up searching (for someone or something)
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
surreal; surrealism; shul; schul
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
sukiyaki; thin slices of beef, cooked with various vegetables in a table-top cast-iron pan
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in