The word "took" is remarkably versatile in literature, serving both literal and figurative functions that drive the narrative forward. In many texts it simply indicates a physical action—picking up an object or assuming a position, as in when a character "took a seat" or "took his orders" ([1], [2])—while in other cases it marks pivotal events or shifts in state, such as in the phrase "the marriage took place" or actions that decide a character’s fate ([3], [4]). Authors also employ "took" to signal abstract transitions like embracing a new resolve ("he took his fate with a touch of philosophy" [5]) or to depict significant transitions in relationships and power dynamics ("he took the captain aside" [6]). This multifaceted use highlights the word’s capacity to convey both simple, concrete actions and deeper, transformative moments within a narrative.