Grasp+firmly
101grapple — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. seize, grasp, clutch, struggle, contend. See opposition, contention. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [Fasten] Syn. hook, catch, close; see fasten 1 , join 1 . 2. [Fight hand to hand] Syn. engage, close,… …
102clutch — I. /klʌtʃ / (say kluch) verb (t) 1. to seize with, or as with, the hands or claws; grasp; grip. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly. –noun 3. the hand, claw, paw, etc., when grasping. 4. (usually plural) power of disposal or control; mastery: in …
103gripe — [c]/graɪp / (say gruyp) verb (griped, griping) –verb (t) 1. to seize and hold firmly; grip; grasp; clutch. 2. to distress or oppress. 3. Nautical to secure (a ship s boat) on the deck or on the davits in order to prevent movement at sea. –verb… …
104Perseverance of the saints — Calvinism John Calvin Background Christianity …
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106Esoteric interpretation of the Qur'an — An esoteric interpretation of the Qur an is an interpretation of the Qur’an which includes attribution of esoteric or mystic meanings to the text by the interpreter. In this respect, its method is different from the conventional exegesis of the… …
107education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… …
108Hungary — /hung geuh ree/, n. a republic in central Europe. 9,935,774; 35,926 sq. mi. (93,050 sq. km). Cap.: Budapest. Hungarian, Magyarország. * * * Hungary Introduction Hungary Background: Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro Hungarian Empire, which… …
109Indonesia — /in deuh nee zheuh, sheuh, zee euh, doh /, n. 1. See East Indies (def. 1). 2. Republic of. Formerly, Netherlands East Indies, Dutch East Indies. a republic in the Malay Archipelago consisting of 13,677 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi,… …
110priesthood — /preest hood/, n. 1. the condition or office of a priest. 2. priests collectively. [bef. 900; ME presthed(e), presthod(e), OE preosthad. See PRIEST, HOOD] * * * Office of a spiritual leader expert in the ceremonies of worship and the performance… …
