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