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interpret
in
Things Fall Apart
(Edited)

He spoke through an interpreter who was an Ibo man, though his dialect was different and harsh to the ears of Mbanta.
p. 144.7

interpreter = someone who translates language
"What did he say?" the white man asked his interpreter.
p. 145.6
This was interpreted to them but very few of them heard.
p. 145.8

interpreted = translated
The interpreter spoke to the white man and he immediately gave his answer.
p. 146.1

interpreter = someone who translates language
When this was interpreted to the men of Mbanta they broke into derisive laughter.
p. 146.4

interpreted = translated
The interpreter explained each verse to the audience, some of whom now stood enthralled.
p. 146.7

interpreter = someone who translates language
After the singing the interpreter spoke about the Son of God whose name was Jesu Kristi.
p. 146.9
"I did not say He had a wife," said the interpreter, somewhat lamely.
p. 147.1
"We have now built a church," said Mr. Kiaga, the interpreter, who was now in charge of the infant congregation.
p. 150.1
The white man's court has decided that it should belong to Nnama's family, who had given much money to the white man's messengers and interpreter.
p. 176.6
Whenever Mr. Brown went to that village he spent long hours with Akunna in his obi talking through an interpreter about religion.
p. 179.3
"They have a queen," said the interpreter on his own account.
p. 180.2
He turned round and saw Okeke, his interpreter.
p. 189.1
Mr. Smith looked at his interpreter, but Okeke, who was a native of distant Umuru, was also at a loss.
p. 190.1
Then he turned once more to the missionary and his interpreter.
p. 190.3
"Tell the white man that we will not do him any harm," he said to the interpreter.
p. 190.4
Mr. Smith said to his interpreter: "Tell them to go away from here."
p. 190.9
Okeke interpreted wisely to the spirits and leaders of Umuofia: "The white man says he is happy you have come to him with your grievances, like friends."
p. 190.9 *

interpreted = translated
His interpreter left the courtroom and soon returned with twelve men.
p. 193.9

interpreter = someone who translates language
They just sat and looked at him and at his interpreter.
p. 198.2
"Which among you is called Okonkwo?" he asked through his interpreter.
p. 206.4

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(1) (interpret as in: interpret Spanish to English)
to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
(2) (interpret as in: her interpretation of the data)
to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
(3) (interpret as in: her musical interpretation)
capture someone else's ideas, or express personal artistic ideas or feelings while performing someone else's work
(4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)

interpret in Things Fall Apart (Edited)

interpret
in
Things Fall Apart
(Edited)