Expectancy: alternatives and connections

The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

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To face down; to outstare.

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That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.

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A sloping plain between mountain ridges.

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Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.

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Waiting in expectation; looking for

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Waiting in expectation; looking for

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To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; --…

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To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; --…

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The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.

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