To perform duties or services for (another person or an organisation).

A formal or semi-formal long dress typically worn for special occasions in the evening.

Scarcely (used to qualify a statement by saying that it is true to an insignificant degree).

A person represented in a film, play, or story.

Typical of a person or thing.

Difficult to do, understand or answer (adj).

 A fact that everyone knows.

To fail to take advantage of a chance or favourable situation.

With a great deal of effort (adv).

To continue to be in a particular place for a period of time without moving away.