8
lodging(noun, verb, occupancy, occupying)
6
waiting(verb, remaining, resting)
6
dwelling(noun, verb, adjective, occupancy, occupying)
6
pausing(verb, stopping, resting, ceasing, interrupting)
6
squatting(noun, verb, occupancy, occupying)
5
abiding(verb, adjective, persevering)
5
checking(noun, verb, delay, suspension, hindering)
5
delaying(verb, hindering, interrupting)
5
halting(verb, stopping, ceasing)
5
interrupting(verb, hindering, ceasing, interrupting)
5
persisting(verb, persevering, remaining)
5
residing(verb, adjective, covering, commanding, controlling)
5
resting(verb, adjective, covering, commanding, controlling)
5
roosting(noun, verb, occupancy, occupying)
4
living
4
old(adjective, familiar, established, traditional, unremitting)
4
reprieving(verb, dismissing, interrupting)
4
restraining(verb, adjective, hindering)
4
tarrying(verb, remaining)
4
terminating(verb, stopping, ceasing)
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