the rise of the curtain; opening (of play); beginning (e.g. of an era); opening (festival, event, etc.)
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
before it happens; previously
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
names and natures do often agree
to get excited; to be roused (to action); to get the itch (to do)
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
the wrong hands; hands of evil
to open (e.g. path); to clear (the way); to break up (e.g. land)
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
godparent; first person to give something its name
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
with that; on that note; altogether; ending at that point; cut off there
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
contact network; phone tree; contact information for relevant people (in a given organization)
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
field of activities; area of activity; range of behavior (behaviour); habitat
disorder; confusion; violence; outrage; riot
to sell out; to sell widely; to sell on a large scale
no, not like that (but like this)
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
adhering to; being a stickler for; being particular about; worrying too much about
love; attachment; tender emotions; falling in love
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance