家臣たちは主君の傍らに差し控えていた。
The retainers were in attendance at their lord's side.
侍女が次の間に差し控えて、呼ばれるのを待っている。
A lady-in-waiting is waiting in the next room until she is called.
医師が病室の外に差し控え、容体の急変に備えた。
A doctor waited just outside the sickroom in case the patient's condition suddenly worsened.