slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
with a broad grin; smirking
chase; pursuit; chase scene (in a movie); obsessive fan who follows a celebrity around; groupie; in (quick) succession
(top) half naked; naked above the waist
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
night view; night skyline; nightscape
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
armed might; military power; the sword; force
secretly; in secret; unseen; unobserved; inwardly; in private
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
not only that, but also; besides that; in addition to that; on top of that; furthermore
to fight to the bitter end
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
hey there; I say; see here
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
immune strength; immunity
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
(something having its) merits and demerits; advantages and disadvantages; good points and shortcomings
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to jump upon (a moving object)
shhh! (sound used when getting someone to shut up); shoo! (sound used to drive animals away)
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
chief; main; principal; important
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
binding; regulation; limit; binding period (e.g. phone or broadband contract); minimum contract term
to be relieved; to feel relieved
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting