Grandpa

inwardly, some felt revulsion, others mild discomfort, and others cringed stoicly. he approached at a medium gait, not hurried, but intent on his purpose. "hello young man," he said, his jaw rotating as he ground his teeth (or gums). "hi," what tasty treats does he have for us today, i wondered. throwing his bag over his shoulder grandpa grasped my hand firmly. i returned the grip, peering into his bulging eyes shifting around behind their 3 inch thick magnifying lenses. "he's got a pretty good grip," said he, glancing at ever and nick, who were wondering whether i was the one extenuating the hand-shake, or if grandpa was responsible. "he's tough, but does he have endurance?" grandpa adjusted his candy bag and contorted his arm and body as he squeezed with all his might. i was smiling faintly, not sure if i should go ahead and give it everything i had to make grandpa say uncle (and for the sake of my piano hand), and definitely not wanting to release my grip, lest my hand be crushed. now, had i considered it more thoroughly, it would have occurred to me that nothing could be funnier than to hear grandpa say uncle to me. but i just persevered, and he eventually gave up, bestowed chewing gum upon us all, and went away. another close encounter. another victory. have a great day grandpa.

only one of these definitions matters...

grasp ( P ) Pronunciation Key (grsp)v. grasped, grasp·ing, grasps v. tr.
To take hold of or seize firmly with or as if with the hand.
To clasp firmly with or as if with the hand.
To take hold of intellectually; comprehend. See Synonyms at apprehend. v. intr.
To make a motion of seizing, snatching, or clutching.
To show eager and prompt willingness or acceptance: grasps at any opportunity. n.
The act of grasping.
A firm hold or grip.
An embrace.
The ability or power to seize or attain; reach: Victory in the election was within her grasp.
Understanding; comprehension: “only a vague intuitive grasp of the meaning of greatness in literature” (Gilbert Highet).