3
poised
3
prepared(adjective, set, open, complete, excited)
3
remaining(verb, adjective, remaining)
3
resting(verb, resting)
2
attending
2
await(verb, lateness)
2
ready and waiting(expression, adjective, idiom)
2
serving
2
suspense(noun, expectation)
2
abeyance(noun, inactive, expectation, suspended)
2
bide
2
at the ready(expression, adjective, idiom, set, complete)
2
enduring(verb, adjective, remaining)
2
faltering(verb, adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
2
hesitating(verb, hesitating)
2
in reserve
2
in store(expression, adverb)
2
near(adjective, set, complete, accessible, qualified)
2
tap
2
to come(expression, adverb)
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