He checked the leather straps to make sure the knots were holding tight.

The little knot of borderers was holding its own so far, but he had no idea how long that could continue.

If the knot held and grew for approximately a year, their love would stay true.

As long as the knots held, anything tied to that line was going to stay in the parlor.

I strained again at my bonds, but the knots held.

The knot in my stomach held fast, not knowing whether to twist tighter or loosen.

The line grew taut, and she prayed that the knots would hold.

I prayed my knots and the ancientwood would hold long enough for me to run away.

She twisted her hands behind her; but all the knots held good!

The knot of frightened soldiers held for less than a minute and then broke again.