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.
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
as before; as ever; as it was originally
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
curse; spell; malediction
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
about; concerning; related to; -ish
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
to make merry; to be festive
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
happy-go-lucky person; dreamer; (lit.) intracranial flower garden
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile; to be refined (palate); to be discerning (eye, ear); to become rich
abdomen; stomach; lower parts; under parts
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
war; fighting; fierce competition
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace; banal
in session; in progress; under way; open
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
unveiling; debut; introduction
two months later; the month after next
national holiday; public holiday
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to