Rose from chair (5)
I believe the answer is:
stood
(Other definitions for stood that I've seen before include "Paid" , "Was upstanding" , "Rose to one's feet" , "Remained valid" , "Was a candidate for election" .)
I believe the answer is:
stood
(Other definitions for stood that I've seen before include "Paid" , "Was upstanding" , "Rose to one's feet" , "Remained valid" , "Was a candidate for election" .)