This is the 2105th most frequent Polish word.
objąć
To embrace, to encompass, to include, or to take up.
The word 'objęła' here means 'took over' or 'assumed', indicating a transition of dominion.
Królowa objęła tron po śmierci króla.
The queen ascended the throne after the king's death.
In this context, 'objąłem' indicates 'embracing' or 'holding someone gently'.
Objąłem ją ramieniem, żeby ją pocieszyć.
I embraced her with my arm to comfort her.
Here, 'objął' means 'covered' or 'included', suggesting comprehensiveness.