keeping fast

Keeping fast in hand what clue we have, we may nevertheless succeed in making some further way among the clouds.

"Do not be afraid," said Mrs. Danforth, keeping fast hold of her hand when she tried to break away.

The people in black cloaks and dirty frize ran away, always keeping fast hold of their blest beads, por l'amor de Dios.

Keeping fast hold of Platzoff's hand, Ducie followed slowly and cautiously, counting the steps as he went down.

I have not been able to perform the good work of keeping fast this Lent.