Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Suspense \Sus*pense"\, a. [F. suspens, L. suspensus, p. p. of
   suspendere. See {Suspend}.]
   1. Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
      [Obs.]

            [The great light of day] suspense in heaven.
                                                  --Milton.

   2. Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt. [Obs.]
      ``Expectation held his look suspense.'' --Milton.

Suspense \Sus*pense"\, n. [From F. suspens, a. See {Suspense},
   a.]
   1. The state of being suspended; specifically, a state of
      uncertainty and expectation, with anxiety or apprehension;
      indetermination; indecision; as, the suspense of a person
      waiting for the verdict of a jury.

            Ten days the prophet in suspense remained. --Denham.

            Upon the ticklish balance of suspense. --Cowper.

   2. Cessation for a time; stop; pause.

            A cool suspense from pleasure and from pain. --Pope.

   3. [Cf. F. suspense.] (Law) 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.

   {Suspense account} (Bookkeeping), an account in which
      receipts or disbursements are temporarily entered until
      their proper position in the books is determined.

Source : WordNet®

suspense
     n 1: apprehension about what is going to happen
     2: an uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in
        suspense for several years"
     3: excited anticipation of an approaching climax; "the play
        kept the audience in suspense"