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the act of grasping
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understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
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power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
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time during which some action is awaited
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a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
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a stronghold
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a cell in a jail or prison
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the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
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the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
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keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
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have or hold in one's hands or grip
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organize or be responsible for
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have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
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keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
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maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
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to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
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secure and keep for possible future use or application
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have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
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be the physical support of; carry the weight of
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contain or hold; have within
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have room for; hold without crowding
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remain in a certain state, position, or condition
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support or hold in a certain manner
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be valid, applicable, or true
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assert or affirm
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have as a major characteristic
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be capable of holding or containing
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arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
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protect against a challenge or attack
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bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
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hold the attention of
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remain committed to
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resist or confront with resistance
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be pertinent or relevant or applicable
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stop dealing with
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lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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keep from departing
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take and maintain control over, often by violent means
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cause to stop
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cover as for protection against noise or smell
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drink alcohol without showing ill effects
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aim, point, or direct
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declare to be
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be in accord; be in agreement
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keep from exhaling or expelling
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