gripping

I hadn't returned it, after all; had been gripping it all the time, unknowing.

Peaceful Hart stood indecisively, and stared, one and gripping the back of his chair.

The youths, gripping tightly their rifles and muskets, waited.

He rose and bent over me gripping my arms, and I felt his violent trembling.

His powerful hands were gripping his Winchester, and he stood ready.

Nona was gripping his hand with a pressure that penetrated the fabric.

Peters followed, gripping him firmly about the knees from behind.

A hand was gripping his shoulder; it seemed urging him to arise.

He was gripping his rifle; before he could take her in his arms, she was gone.

He was gripping the stable-wall with his trembling fingers, and struggling for composure.