to keep from continuing, to delay
detain
deep in thought, meditative
pensive
danger, risk
peril
a line of people waiting for something
queue
to give up, to cast off
renounce
calm, restful, undisturbed
serene
comfort, consolation, relief
solace
firm, steadfast, loyal to a person or cause
staunch
all that is needed, enough
sufficient
calmness, quietness
tranquility