Commentary: GRASP[+state][+mental][+understanding][+intellectual]
Examples:
The author displays an amazing grasp of European history.
The reporter's grasp of particle physics was next to zilch.
Both candidates showed a grasp of issues that were foremost on voters' minds.
Mary has a reasonable grasp of basic French.
Mappings:
PropBank: grasp.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: GRASP[+state][+hypothetical][+achievement]
NOTE: a metaphoric extension of Sense 4
Examples:
He knew then that success was within his grasp.
Home ownership is well beyond the grasp of this socioeconomic group.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2
Commentary: GRASP[+state][+power][+control]
NOTE: a metaphoric extension of Sense 4
Examples:
An all-consuming jealousy held her in its grasp.
The manager couldn't keep a grasp on all the crises happening at work.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: GRASP[+event][+holding][+clutching]
Examples:
The vase slipped from her grasp and crashed to the floor.
The man's handshake was a knuckle-crushing grasp.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4