But they that overstand the day of grace, shall not obtain to cool their tongues so much of this water as will hang on the tip of one's finger.
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Overstand
Synonyms for "overstand" (2 found)
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When a coppice woodland is no longer cut on its regular rotation the rods from the stool continue to grow and the coppice becomes known as overstood. Sadly, in many parts of the country this is the commonest form of coppice you are likely to see.
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"But, Sister, it look like you neither overstand or understand"
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"I need you to overstand this the way I overstand this. Notice how I didn't say understand, because I need you to more than understand—I need you to overstand."
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