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Apprehend :: Apprehend (v. t.) To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider..

Steeve :: Steeve (v. t.) To stow, as bales in a vessel's hold, by means of a steeve. See Steeve, n. (b)..

Incapable :: Incapable (a.) Unqualified or disqualified, in a legal sense; as, a man under thirty-five years of age is incapable of holding the office of president of the United States; a person convicted on impeachment is thereby made incapable of holding an office of profit or honor under the government..

Engage :: Engage (v. t.) To gain over; to win and attach; to attract and hold; to draw.

Holding :: Holding (n.) The act or state of sustaining, grasping, or retaining..

Spectatorship :: Spectatorship (n.) The act of beholding.

Jaina :: "Jaina (n.) One of a numerous sect in British India, holding the tenets of Jainism..

Dubber :: Dubber (n.) A globular vessel or bottle of leather, used in India to hold ghee, oil, etc..

Bookholder :: Bookholder (n.) A prompter at a theater.

Disseizor :: Disseizor (n.) One who wrongfully disseizes, or puts another out of possession of a freehold..

Rack :: Rack (a.) A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes; -- called also rack block. Also, a frame to hold shot..

Contest :: Contest (v. t.) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend; as, the troops contested every inch of ground..

Flagon :: Flagon (n.) A vessel with a narrow mouth, used for holding and conveying liquors. It is generally larger than a bottle, and of leather or stoneware rather than of glass..

Holden :: Holden () of Hol.

Refrain :: Refrain (v. t.) To hold back; to restrain; to keep within prescribed bounds; to curb; to govern.

Whoa :: Whoa (interj.) Stop; stand; hold. See Ho, 2..

Yeomanry :: Yeomanry (n.) The collective body of yeomen, or freeholders..

Flask :: Flask (n.) A small bottle-shaped vessel for holding fluids; as, a flask of oil or wine..

Incapability :: Incapability (n.) Want of legal qualifications, or of legal power; as, incapability of holding an office..

Broad Church :: Broad Church () A portion of the Church of England, consisting of persons who claim to hold a position, in respect to doctrine and fellowship, intermediate between the High Church party and the Low Church, or evangelical, party. The term has been applied to other bodies of men holding liberal or comprehensive views of Christian doctrine and fellowship..

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