Related Clues:

• Having popped off outside, everyone hung around
• Got angry when little brother left and did nothing
• Avoided work
• Sat in traffic, e.g
• Sat at a light, say
• Lounged around, keeping the clock company
• As Ava ___ nearby, gathering her courage,
• I had taken first place and relaxed
• Dawdled, delayed
• Stayed still
• Did plenty of nothing