All 5 Uses of
apprehend
in
Bleak House
- The weather is so very bad down in Lincolnshire that the liveliest imagination can scarcely apprehend its ever being fine again.
Chpt 7-9 (definition 1)apprehend = understand
- "So I apprehend it's pretty clear," said Richard to me, "that I shall have to work my own way."
Chpt 7-9 (definition 1) *
- But one other day had intervened when, early in the morning as we were going to breakfast, Mr. Woodcourt came in haste with the astounding news that a terrible murder had been committed for which Mr. George had been apprehended and was in custody.
Chpt 52-54 (definition 2)apprehended = arrested
- Now, with regard to the party to be apprehended.
Chpt 52-54 (definition 2) *
- "The party to be apprehended is now in this house," proceeds Mr. Bucket, putting up his watch with a steady hand and with rising spirits, "and I'm about to take her into custody in your presence."
Chpt 52-54 (definition 2)
Definitions:
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(1) (apprehend as in: apprehend the situation) to understand or perceive (see or become aware of)
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(2) (apprehend as in: apprehend the criminal) to capture and arrest someone suspected of breaking the law