engross

The highest themes which can elevate or engross the mind of man claimed her profound and delighted reveries.

I stumbled to her side, half-blinded, stood looking down at the scene which seemed to engross her.

Besides, the immediate pressure of our adventurer's own affairs was such as exclusively to engross his attention.

I do not think that I am less impatient now than formerly to repossess—to entirely engross—my own treasured love.

The interests of a moment engross and captivate the passions, and kindle ardours which burn with incessant vigour.