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suspense
1. n. The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
2. n. the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
3. n. The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
4. n. (legal) A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.
5. adj. (obsolete) Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
6. adj. (obsolete) Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.

Exemples de phrases

I won't keep you in suspense.  Far from being a masterpiece of suspense, it emerges that the ending was intended merely to pave the way for a sequel.  So as not to keep you in suspense any longer I have directed the trustee and executor of my estate to deliver this letter to you so that I may personally give you the news of my bequest.

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