What is "took hold"

Usage examples of "took hold".

And when the dancer took hold of it, the bone surface sizzled and smoked to her touch.

At the first sigh which struggled from my bosom, he took hold of my hand.

Through its inexpressible, strange eyes, methought I peeped to secrets which took hold of God.

She then darted out of the cell, ran to him, and took hold of his arm.

I had one fleeting instant of conscience and realization of change as the chemicals took hold of my brain, but it passed even as it began.

He threw down the whip, bent forward and picked up from the bottom of the cart a long, thick shaft, he took hold of one end with both hands and with an effort brandished it over the mare.

Lycon protested, as the frantic Armenian took hold of his arm again.

The second squonk touched the far tip of the rod to the point at which the chairs joined, both squonks took hold of a chair apiece and pulled with what seemed to be considerable effort.

After a longer while, she put down the cloth and took hold of his hand-the human one-and felt his grip tighten upon h et own.

Clare breathed his last, terror and consternation took hold of all his household.