Related Clues:

• Stood by
• Hung around
• Persisted
• Held back
• Waited patiently
• Didn't let go
• Persevered
• Didn't act just yet
• Kept going
• Stood in line
• Served or postponed action
• Remained in readiness
• Served at table or postponed some action
• You may get this on hand and foot
• One served not to have been just hanging around