Didn't topple over (5)
I believe the answer is:
stood
(Other definitions for stood that I've seen before include "Was a candidate for election" , "Remained valid" , "Remained upright" , "Tolerated; stayed upright" , "Was situated" .)
I believe the answer is:
stood
(Other definitions for stood that I've seen before include "Was a candidate for election" , "Remained valid" , "Remained upright" , "Tolerated; stayed upright" , "Was situated" .)