to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
the last moment; the very end
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump