Possible Clues:

• Muggins is tentatively keeping resolute
• Not giving up on an argument, say
• Isn't twice wrong about drug, not accepting negative response
• Demanding relative temporarily accommodated outside
• Abstains, is tentatively holding fast
• Emphatic
• Resolute scout leader is boring under canvas
• Concentrating on capturing one on board, compelling attention
• Demanding attention, meaning to get round little sister
• Held in chains, is tentatively pressing