The word “grew” is often used to signify gradual transformation or intensification in literature. Authors employ it to capture both physical and emotional evolution over time. For instance, it describes changes in internal states—characters become calmer as exhaustion takes over [1] or experience a building frenzy of fear [2]—while also portraying the natural progression of things, such as trees and ivy expanding [3, 4]. In other cases, “grew” sets a rhythmic build-up in the narrative: laughter intensifies [5], silence becomes oppressive [6], and even battle fury escalates as night falls [7]. Through these varied examples, “grew” effectively conveys ongoing change, deepening both atmosphere and character development.