The dragon is holding a norbu, or jewel, in each of its claws.

Meanwhile Star had made a light and the dragons were holding an indignation meeting.

The dragon eyed them warily, but held its flame.

At the sound of it, the old dragon held still, utterly still.

His instincts called for another blast of frost, yet the mighty dragon held back.

The steam stopped for a moment; the dragon was evidently holding his breath so as not to bum her.

The dragon puffed out his already enormous chest, horned head held proudly high.

In modern fantasy works, the dragon may hold the princess captive instead of eating her.

For the moment the dragon slept, or else merely held its breath.

"Jeni says the dragons hold a conference at Skybowl afterward, to share the news."