Both Uses of
grapple
in
The Westing Game
- Neighbor greeted neighbor with "Good morning" or "Good evening" or a friendly smile, and grappled with small problems behind closed doors.†
p. 6.2 *
- Her green rhinestone-studded glasses slipped down her fleshy nose as she grappled with a tall triangular package and a stuffed shopping bag.†
p. 15.2
Definition:
to wrestle or struggle
(This can be a mental struggle -- as in coming to terms with something; or it can be a physical struggle -- as in hand-to-hand combat or moving something heavy or awkward.)
(This can be a mental struggle -- as in coming to terms with something; or it can be a physical struggle -- as in hand-to-hand combat or moving something heavy or awkward.)