Waits patiently
Else clues • ___ one's time
• ___ one's time (waits patiently)
• ___ one's time (waits)
• ___ one's time: waits for a good chance
• Awaits
• Continues
• Dwells
• Marks, as time
• Remains
• Sits tight
• Sticks around
• Tarries
• Waits awhile