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A mix of a conservationist with a badge and an apprehender of felonious poachers, Trush is a man's man with a thoughtful streak.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2010

The mind is the apprehender of the objects of the senses.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

I was no easie apprehender of the fear of your departing from us; neither am I easie in the hope of seeing you intirely over suddenly.

From Letters to Severall Persons of Honour by Donne, John

In assessing the worth of studies, attention was thus withdrawn from their subject-matter and transferred to the response they called forth in the apprehender.

From The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education by Palmer, Alice Freeman

The instructor, the apprehender, the hearer, and the enemy, are pleased within the heart.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan