One does not fully grasp the concept and understand it. Charles is also unable to grasp reality or understand Emma's needs and desires. It is this element of the situation that is difficult for many people to grasp. The hand can then grasp the handle while it is being drawn. Bergson hence argues that one can grasp it only through his method of intuition. Thus, one "can't grasp anything more easily or plainly than [his] mind". When he does grasp something, you know it. They became unable to grasp small objects or fasten buttons. And grasp the sword in my hand. Its powerful forequarters, neck, and jaw serve to grasp and hold large prey. Eventually, it is the substance of the economic man that they try to grasp. It is not related to the GRASP software design principles. It was something I couldn't, wouldn't grasp. Teeth grasp the mouse tightly around its neck. Aspasia, in her limitedness as a woman cannot grasp the profundity of masculine thought.