Be+at+a+stand-still
41still — I UK [stɪl] / US adverb *** 1) a) used for saying that a situation continues to exist up to and including a particular time, especially when this seems surprising We were still cleaning the house when the guests started to arrive. Her hair was… …
42stand — v. & n. v. (past and past part. stood) 1 intr. have or take or maintain an upright position, esp. on the feet or a base. 2 intr. be situated or located (here once stood a village). 3 intr. be of a specified height (stands six foot three). 4 intr …
43still — still1 /stil/, adj., stiller, stillest, n., adv., conj., v. adj. 1. remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still. 2. free from sound or noise, as a place or persons; silent: to keep still about a matter. 3. subdued or low …
44still — 1. adj., n., adv., & v. adj. 1 not or hardly moving. 2 with little or no sound; calm and tranquil (a still evening). 3 (of sounds) hushed, stilled. 4 (of a drink) not effervescing. n. 1 deep silence (in the still of the night). 2 an ordinary… …
45still — I [[t]stɪl[/t]] adj., still•er, still•est, n. adv. conj. v. adj. 1) remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still[/ex] 2) free from sound or noise 3) subdued or low in sound; hushed 4) free from turbulence or commotion;… …
46still — I. /stɪl / (say stil) adjective 1. remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still. 2. free from sound or noise, as a place, time, etc.; silent. 3. subdued or low in sound; hushed: a still small voice. 4. free from commotion …
47stand — See: GOAL LINE STAND, HAIR STAND ON END, HEART STAND STILL, LEG TO STAND ON …
48stand — See: GOAL LINE STAND, HAIR STAND ON END, HEART STAND STILL, LEG TO STAND ON …
49stand pat — Synonyms and related words: ante, ante up, back, balk, be conservative, be unflappable, bet, bet on, call, cover, die hard, do nothing, fade, gamble, get home free, hazard, hold fast, hold out, hold up, lay, lay a wager, lay down, leave alone,… …
50stand — See: goal line stand, hair stand on end, heart stand still, leg to stand on …
