on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
for a while; for some time; for a period
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
gossip; corner of the mouth
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
duty; function; office; mission; task
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
arrow (symbol); (romantic) interest (for a certain person); direction (of one's attention, etc.)
acceleration; speeding up
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge