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Stand in front of painter, nearly still (4)

Ross

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ease

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'still' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for ease that I've seen before include "Alleviate" , "'Comfort, rest (4)'" , "Absence of hardship" , "Leisure, relaxation" , "Calm" .)

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