Answer: waiting

AnswerCrossword Clue
WAITINGAt one's call.
WAITINGLady-in- ...
WAITINGNot yet admitted
waitingthe occupation of a waiter
waitingto be ready
waitingserving or being in attendance
waitingto postpone
waitingto await
waitingto remain inactive until a specified time or until an event occurs
waitingperiod of waiting; pause, interval, or delay
waitingact or period of waiting
waitingin attendance, as upon a royal personage