premise: to <mask> at a distance; to <mask> aloft; to <mask> near; to <mask> in the house; to <mask> before or behind; to <mask> in favor; to <mask> out of company, or out reach.
hypothesis: the best context for <mask> here is To observe duly, as a festival, etc.; to celebrate; to solemnize; but not To remain in any position or state; to continue; to abide.