Possible Clues:

• Comforted
• Comforted when computer control died
• Gave comfort to
• Given comfort in times of grief or disappointment
• Offered a shoulder to cry on
• Prisoner, solitary, had finally to be comforted
• Prisoners stuck in 'ollow place must be sympathised with
• Cheered as panel gets defeated at last
• Having such a cold nose gave one some relief
• With a bad cold, one's cheered up