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Waylay :: Waylay (v. t.) To lie in wait for; to meet or encounter in the way; especially, to watch for the passing of, with a view to seize, rob, or slay; to beset in ambush..

Dumb-waiter :: Dumb-waiter (n.) A framework on which dishes, food, etc., are passed from one room or story of a house to another; a lift for dishes, etc.; also, a piece of furniture with movable or revolving shelves..

Lurcher :: Lurcher (n.) One that lurches or lies in wait; one who watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher..

Groom :: Groom (n.) A boy or young man; a waiter; a servant; especially, a man or boy who has charge of horses, or the stable..

Till :: Till (v. t.) To; unto; up to; as far as; until; -- now used only in respect to time, but formerly, also, of place, degree, etc., and still so used in Scotland and in parts of England and Ireland; as, I worked till four o'clock; I will wait till next week..

Abigail :: Abigail (n.) A lady's waiting-maid.

Anteroom :: Anteroom (n.) A room before, or forming an entrance to, another; a waiting room..

Awaited :: Awaited (imp. & p. p.) of Awai.

Wonder :: Wonder (v. i.) To feel doubt and curiosity; to wait with uncertain expectation; to query in the mind; as, he wondered why they came..

Suspense :: Suspense (a.) The state of being suspended; specifically, a state of uncertainty and expectation, with anxiety or apprehension; indetermination; indecision; as, the suspense of a person waiting for the verdict of a jury..

Expectancy :: Expectancy (n.) That which is expected, or looked or waited for with interest; the object of expectation or hope..

Tidesman :: Tidesman (n.) A customhouse officer who goes on board of a merchant ship to secure payment of the duties; a tidewaiter.

Pause :: Pause (n.) Temporary inaction or waiting; hesitation; suspence; doubt.

Tend :: Tend (v. i.) To wait, as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend; -- with on or upon..

Landwaiter :: Landwaiter (n.) See Landing waiter, under Landing, a..

Pause :: Pause (n.) To make a short stop; to cease for a time; to intermit speaking or acting; to stop; to wait; to rest.

Wait :: Wait (v. t.) To stay for; to rest or remain stationary in expectation of; to await; as, to wait orders..

Waiter :: Waiter (n.) A vessel or tray on which something is carried, as dishes, etc.; a salver..

Waitingly :: Waitingly (adv.) By waiting.

Crouch :: Crouch (v. i.) To bend down; to stoop low; to lie close to the ground with the logs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear..

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