x stood by y
31stood in the shadow of — eclipsed by, undermined by the importance or influence of another …
32stood motionless — remained still, did not move …
33stood on his head — held himself upright by supporting himself on his head …
34stood on his own feet — was independent …
35stood on his own legs — endured by his own means, supported himself …
36stood on his own two feet — became independent, became responsible …
37stood out — was prominent, was conspicuous; was uncompliant, was stubborn in his objection …
38stood over him — pressured him; supervised him; annoyed him, bothered him …
39stood ready — was waiting and prepared, was ready …
40stood still — remained without going anywhere, was stopped, halted …