Answer: tarried

AnswerCrossword Clue
TARRIEDWasn't expeditious
TARRIEDLingered
TARRIEDDidn't go
TARRIEDLingered.
TARRIEDRemained
TARRIEDHung back
TARRIEDLeft slowly and hesitantly
TARRIEDDawdled
tarriedto stay
tarriedto delay
tarriedTARRY, to linger (to delay departure)