Does 'to understand' means 'to stand under'?

23 Jan 2009

·iverhyck

- And now I want you to understand that. - Hem! What have you done, Clare? You've stood up with it above your head! - Dad, I’ve understood the chair. - But ‘to understand’ something… - Is ‘to stand’ under something. When you told me to understand that, I stood under it or understood, Dad.

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iverhyck

Born in Kiev. Worked in aviation (1981-1991). Became a doctor (1989). Have been a teacher of English since 1996. Published a book for children "IVERHYMES!!!" (2006). Prefer writing iverhymes, but usually call them 'iverhycks' (sounds like limericks,...

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