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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

…

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Dictionary Entry

waylay

Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ˈweɪleɪ/

To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.

In a Sentence

“The thieves waylayed the traveler on the deserted road, surprising him as he passed.”

Origin

Origin unknown

Common Phrases

. waylay
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Synonyms

ambushlurkbuttonholeambuscadescupperbushwhack

Antonyms

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Related Words

lie in waitaccostforlay

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