Across many literary works, the word “pass” emerges with a rich diversity of meanings. In historical and biblical settings, phrases like “it came to pass” mark the unfolding of significant events and divine interventions [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]. In other narratives, “pass” implies a transition or transformation, as characters move from one state or time to another, whether evading misfortune or embracing change [8, 9, 10, 11, 12]. It also denotes physical movement or the crossing of boundaries, be they geographical—like a mountain pass [13, 14, 15, 16, 17]—or symbolic, as when individuals evolve from one social role to another [18, 19]. Additionally, in both everyday dialogue and profound reflection, “pass” can suggest the fleeting nature of time or sensations, as in waiting for a storm or sorrow to bend beneath one’s endurance [20, 21, 22]. This multifaceted term, therefore, enriches the narrative texture of literature, bridging the literal and the metaphorical across genres and eras [23, 24, 25, 26].