plural of sit-by-the-fire

(idiomatic) An individual who prefers to stay at home rather than go out and socialize; a homebody.

(informal, usually used with right/well or wrong/ill) To perform on behalf of someone or with someone in mind; to behave in a manner befitting someone.

To get through something difficult with ease.

To await more favourable circumstances.

present participle of stop by

simple past tense and past participle of stop by

Lingchi, a form of execution. / (figuratively) Gradual decline or failure as the result of many minor mishaps.

In sudden short bursts; without being tidy and regular.

(architecture) Of or relating to an early medieval style of architecture in which Byzantine and Western elements are combined.