holding
the act of retaining something
How often you will meet it
Rank 935 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 19,713 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.009% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- the act of retaining something also: retention, keeping
- something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone also: property, belongings that hat is my propertyhe is a man of property
holding in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Presently she was beside him again laughing, and holding the ring between her fingers.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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The Twins sat on one seat, holding tight to their dolls, which were growing rather sticky.
The Dutch Twins · Lucy Fitch Perkins · Chapter 1
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Constant aid is given, apparitions descend from the skies, where angels are waiting, holding crowns of precious stones.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1
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Bobby from his hiding place could see Paredes on the threshold, yawning and holding a cigarette in his fingers.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1