There are bits of family which defy description. I do not mean that metaphorically. They know you are trying and they will resist.

Understanding

/ŭnˌdər-stănˈdĭng/ un·der·stand·ing

I knew the thing to do was slice fillets for my friends. But when I held him in my arms and knew I had to smother him or break his neck, I couldn’t do it. I looked around for mother.