perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
several people; a few people
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
copier; copy machine; photocopier
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
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.
inspection; reading; perusal; browsing (the web)
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
materials; data; document
how long; how far; how much
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
bossy person; self-appointed manager; bossyboots
move with haste (when you have no doubts)
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
gradually; slowly but steadily
floating; buoyancy; fishing float; bobber; buoy; lifebuoy
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
lack of words; being tongue-tied; suppressing what you want to say
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
modesty; humility; being humble
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others