| expectant(adjective, set, complete, excited, ready) | |
| wait(noun, verb, continue) | |
| expecting(verb, adjective, in anticipation) | |
| ready(adjective, set, open, complete, excited) | |
| awaiting(verb, preposition, in anticipation) | |
| eager(adjective, in anticipation) | |
| tarrying(verb, remaining) | |
| anticipating(verb, adjective, set, complete, excited) | |
| staying(verb, remaining, resting) | |
| halting(verb, adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful) | |
| hopeful(adjective, in anticipation) | |
| delaying(verb, adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful) | |
| lingering(verb, adjective, remaining) | |
| pausing(verb, resting, hesitating) | |
| at hand(expression, adjective, set, complete, accessible) | |
| dallying | |
| dawdling(verb, adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful) | |
| delay | |
| expect(verb, lateness) | |
| lurking |
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