Both Uses of
interpret
in
Oliver Twist
- However, Mr. Fagin seemed to interpret the endeavour as expressing a perfect coincidence with his opinion, and put about the liquor which Barney reappeared with, in a very friendly manner.
Chpt 42 (definition 1) *interpret = understand (something in a particular way)
- Fagin was about to translate these mysterious expressions into the vulgar tongue; and, being interpreted, Mr. Bolter would have been informed that they represented that combination of words, 'transportation for life,' when the dialogue was cut short by the entry of Master Bates, with his hands in his breeches-pockets, and his face twisted into a look of semi-comical woe.
Chpt 43 (definition 2) *interpreted = translated
Definitions:
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(1) (interpret as in: her interpretation of the data) to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
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(2) (interpret as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate words into spoken words of another language
(This word is especially used in place of translate when the translation is done real-time, or on-the-fly, or immediately as needed.)