He was "Understander" in a "brother" act before he learned the trapeze; and the man who earns his living by holding two or three men on his head and shoulders while they do tricks of balancing is pretty sure to build up a strong body.
"Careers of Danger and Daring"
Cleveland Moffett
Beattie was not a great talker but she was a great Understander.
"In the Wilderness"
Robert Hichens
This was the first time in his life that he had come into contact with a girl who announced herself an expert Understander of human nature.
"The Love Affairs of Pixie"
Mrs George de Horne Vaizey