Word: grasp
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...role of the head of state and the head executive well. Usually, the president is one or the other. And in this age of photo-ops and soundbites, the charismatic person with the witty aside comes across much better than a person slower of speech, but with a good grasp of real issues. Furthermore, there is something a bit disturbing that the definition of Americana hinges on one political figure. For instance, if you were a Democrat, would you really appreciate that a Republican serves as the symbol of your country...
Only after the roiling whirlwind of notes subsided did the figure at the center of the stage relinquish his grasp of inspiration and allow his arms fall to his sides, giving the final cue of the evening. The audience understood and responded with a thunderclap of applause, adding four standing ovations to his collection...
...literally gets chills watching Smith's fury overtake her face during the most powerful part of the poem, when the undertaker fights off an urge to "take [the mother] down / to the chilly room, open the bag" and confront her with the remains of her son, so she can grasp the reality of his death, "wither finally, and move...
...have a basic grasp of the duties of the specific position for which you are interviewing, as well as how that position fits into the overall organization. Think about how that position contributes to the success of the company, and gear your comments to show how your background and talents would enable you to maximize that contribution...
...fourth Ballade, which came next, is the most difficult to grasp and understand. Pollini parsed it with fire and force, vividly evoking the rich texture of the music. At times he responded to Chopin's thoughts with such enthusiasm that his posterior was airborne six inches above the bench. And considering the number of "F"s in his fortes, it's a good thing he was playing on his own piano...