Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.
A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor."
A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
A pianist in a saloon, brothel, etc.
The puppeteer who performs a Punch and Judy show; a Punchman.