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Passage :: Passage (v. i.) In parliamentary proceedings: (a) The course of a proposition (bill, resolution, etc.) through the several stages of consideration and action; as, during its passage through Congress the bill was amended in both Houses. (b) The advancement of a bill or other proposition from one stage to another by an affirmative vote; esp., the final affirmative action of the body upon a proposition; hence, adoption; enactment; as, the passage of the bill to its third reading was delayed..

Ready :: Ready (adv.) In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.

Delayed :: Delayed (imp. & p. p.) of Dela.

Cunctative :: Cunctative (a.) Slow; tardy; dilatory; causing delay.

Immediately :: Immediately (adv.) Without interval of time; without delay; promptly; instantly; at once.

Protraction :: Protraction (n.) A drawing out, or continuing; the act of delaying the termination of a thing; prolongation; continuance; delay; as, the protraction of a debate..

Away :: Away (adv.) On; in continuance; without intermission or delay; as, sing away..

Flagging :: Flagging (a.) Growing languid, weak, or spiritless; weakening; delaying..

Roundelay :: Roundelay (n.) A tune in which a simple strain is often repeated; a simple rural strain which is short and lively.

Ready :: Ready (superl.) Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.

Tarriance :: Tarriance (n.) The act or time of tarrying; delay; lateness.

Linger :: Linger (a.) To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate.

Time :: Time (v. i.) To pass time; to delay.

Belated :: Belated (a.) Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night; benighted.

Demurrage :: Demurrage (n.) The allowance made to the master or owner of the ship for such delay or detention.

Quick :: Quick (adv.) In a quick manner; quickly; promptly; rapidly; with haste; speedily; without delay; as, run quick; get back quick..

Delays :: Delays (pl. ) of Dela.

Imparl :: Imparl (v. i.) To have time before pleading; to have delay for mutual adjustment.

Excuse :: Excuse (v. t.) That which is offered as a reason for being excused; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault or irregular deportment; apology; as, an excuse for neglect of duty; excuses for delay of payment..

Weather-bound :: Weather-bound (a.) Kept in port or at anchor by storms; delayed by bad weather; as, a weather-bound vessel..

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