Linger (verb)
مدھم پڑ جانا، دیر لگانا
stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
Example: “she lingered in the yard, enjoying the warm sunshine”
Stalwart (adjective)
سخت جان، ہٹا کٹا
loyal, reliable, and hard-working.
Example: “he remained a stalwart supporter of the cause”