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Definition
to understand something — especially to understand it completely
- Curtain's boosting the power," Reynie said gravely, and when Kate and Sticky looked at him, still not comprehending, he said, "It's the hidden messages.p. 216.8
- For the Whisperer to do, well, certain things I wish it to do — I will not waste time explaining details you cannot comprehend — my thoughts must first pass through a less sophisticated mind This is where my Messengers come in.p. 319.4
- Kate started to speak, but a catch in her voice made her words incomprehensible.p. 409.9
- "Um, well, sir, we're sure to comprehend ....p. 439.1
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