PS Parthian shot addendum afterthought appendix back matter bind block blockage bureaucratic delay chorus coda codicil colophon conclusion consequence continuance continuation delay delayage delayed reaction detention dragging dying words envoi epilogue follow-through follow-up halt hang-up hindrance holdup interim jam lag lagging last words logjam moratorium obstruction paperasserie parting shot pause peroration postface postfix postlude postscript red tape red-tapeism red-tapery refrain reprieve respite retardance retardation second thought sequel sequela sequelae sequelant sequent sequitur slow-up slowdown slowness stay stay of execution stop stoppage subscript suffix supplement suspension swan song tag tie-up time lag wait