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Read a nonexistent meaning into her words
read
transitive verb
1 a (1) : to receive or take in the sense of (as letters or symbols) especially by sight or touch (2) : to study the movements of (as lips) with mental formulation of the communication expressed (3) : to utter aloud the printed or written words of <read them a story> b : to learn from what one has seen or found in writing or printing c : to deliver aloud by or as if by reading; specifically : to utter interpretively d (1) : to become acquainted with or look over the contents of (as a book) (2) : to make a study of <read law> (3) : to read the works of e : to check (as copy or proof) for errors f (1) : to receive and understand (a voice message) by radio (2) : understand, comprehend
What is "mental formulation"? Perhaps, a collection mental (related to mind) formulae used to decode information etc.
2 a : to interpret the meaning or significance of <read palms> b : foretell, predict <able to read his fortune>
3 : to recognize or interpret as if by reading: as a : to learn the nature of by observing outward expression or signs <reads him like a book> b : to note the action or characteristics of in order to anticipate what will happen <a good canoeist reads the rapids> <a golfer reading a green>; also : to predict the movement of (a putt) by reading a green c : to anticipate by observation of an opponent's position or movement <read a blitz>
4 a : to attribute a meaning to (as something read) : interpret <how do you read this passage> b : to attribute (a meaning) to something read or considered <read a nonexistent meaning into her words>
The part above means that someone has twisted the intended meaning of her words into something which was never meant?
5 : to use as a substitute for or in preference to another word or phrase in a particular passage, text, or version <read hurry for harry> -often used to introduce a clarifying substitute for a euphemistic or misleading word or phrase <a friendly, read nosy, coworker>
It would mean that the cowroker is not friendly at all rather it would be correct to describe him as nosy?
6 : indicate <the thermometer reads zero>
7 : to interpret (a musical work) in performance
8 a : to acquire (information) from storage; especially : to sense the meaning of (data) in recorded and coded form -used of a computer or data processor b : to read the coded information on (as a floppy disk)
intransitive verb
1 a : to perform the act of reading words : read something b (1) : to learn something by reading (2) : to pursue a course of study
2 a : to yield a particular meaning or impression when read b : to be readable or read in a particular manner or to a particular degree <this book reads smoothly>
3 : to consist of specific words, phrases, or other similar elements<a passage that reads differently in older versions>
What are these "other similar element" besides "specific words, phrases"?
- read between the lines
: to understand more than is directly stated
- read the riot act
1 : to order a mob to disperse
2 a : to order or warn to cease something
b : to protest vehemently
c : to reprimand severely
[M-W's Col. Dic.]
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read
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transitive verb
1 a (1) : to receive or take in the sense of (as letters or symbols) especially by sight or touch (2) : to study the movements of (as lips) with mental formulation of the communication expressed (3) : to utter aloud the printed or written words of <read them a story> b : to learn from what one has seen or found in writing or printing c : to deliver aloud by or as if by reading; specifically : to utter interpretively d (1) : to become acquainted with or look over the contents of (as a book) (2) : to make a study of <read law> (3) : to read the works of e : to check (as copy or proof) for errors f (1) : to receive and understand (a voice message) by radio (2) : understand, comprehend
What is "mental formulation"? Perhaps, a collection mental (related to mind) formulae used to decode information etc.
2 a : to interpret the meaning or significance of <read palms> b : foretell, predict <able to read his fortune>
3 : to recognize or interpret as if by reading: as a : to learn the nature of by observing outward expression or signs <reads him like a book> b : to note the action or characteristics of in order to anticipate what will happen <a good canoeist reads the rapids> <a golfer reading a green>; also : to predict the movement of (a putt) by reading a green c : to anticipate by observation of an opponent's position or movement <read a blitz>
4 a : to attribute a meaning to (as something read) : interpret <how do you read this passage> b : to attribute (a meaning) to something read or considered <read a nonexistent meaning into her words>
The part above means that someone has twisted the intended meaning of her words into something which was never meant?
5 : to use as a substitute for or in preference to another word or phrase in a particular passage, text, or version <read hurry for harry> -often used to introduce a clarifying substitute for a euphemistic or misleading word or phrase <a friendly, read nosy, coworker>
It would mean that the cowroker is not friendly at all rather it would be correct to describe him as nosy?
6 : indicate <the thermometer reads zero>
7 : to interpret (a musical work) in performance
8 a : to acquire (information) from storage; especially : to sense the meaning of (data) in recorded and coded form -used of a computer or data processor b : to read the coded information on (as a floppy disk)
intransitive verb
1 a : to perform the act of reading words : read something b (1) : to learn something by reading (2) : to pursue a course of study
2 a : to yield a particular meaning or impression when read b : to be readable or read in a particular manner or to a particular degree <this book reads smoothly>
3 : to consist of specific words, phrases, or other similar elements<a passage that reads differently in older versions>
What are these "other similar element" besides "specific words, phrases"?
- read between the lines
: to understand more than is directly stated
- read the riot act
1 : to order a mob to disperse
2 a : to order or warn to cease something
b : to protest vehemently
c : to reprimand severely
[M-W's Col. Dic.]
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read
Please read my in-line questions in red. It would be really kind of you if you could help me with the questions.
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Hi, read transitive verb 1 a (1) : to receive or take in the sense of (as letters or symbols) especially by sight or touch (2) : to study the movements of (as lips) with mental formulation of the communication expressed (3) : to utter aloud the printed or written words of <read them a story> b : to learn from what one has seen or found in writing or printing c : to deliver aloud by or as if by reading; specifically : to utter interpretively d (1) : to become acquainted with or look over the contents of (as a book) (2) : to make a study of <read law> (3) : to read the works of e : to check (as copy or proof) for errors f (1) : to receive and understand (a voice message) by radio (2) : understand, comprehend What is "mental formulation"? Perhaps, a collection mental (related to mind) formulae used to decode information etc. The meaning is this.
- Hi, read transitive verb 1 a (1) : to receive or take in the sense of (as letters or symbols) especially by sight or touch (2) : to study the movements of (as lips) with mental formulation of the communication expressed (3) : to utter aloud the printed or written words of <read them a story> b : to learn from what one has seen or found in writing or printing c : to deliver aloud by or as if by reading; specifically : to utter interpretively d (1) : to become acquainted with or look over the contents of (as a book) (2) : to make a study of <read law> (3) : to read the works of e : to check (as copy or proof) for errors f (1) : to receive and understand (a voice message) by radio (2) : understand, comprehend What is "mental formulation"?
- Perhaps, a collection mental (related to mind) formulae used to decode information etc.
- The meaning is this.
- I am simultaneously studying your lips, understanding the sounds you are making, and based on my knowledge of sounds forming an understanding of your meaning .
- 2 a : to interpret the meaning or significance of <read palms> b : foretell, predict <able to read his fortune> 3 : to recognize or interpret as if by reading: as a : to learn the nature of by observing outward expression or signs <reads him like a book> b : to note the action or characteristics of in order to anticipate what will happen <a good canoeist reads the rapids> <a golfer reading a green>; also : to predict the movement of (a putt) by reading a green c : to anticipate by observation of an opponent's position or movement <read a blitz> 4 a : to attribute a meaning to (as something read) : interpret <how do you read this passage> b : to attribute (a meaning) to something read or considered < read a nonexistent meaning into her words > The part above means that someone has twisted the intended meaning of her words into something which was never meant?
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read
transitive verb
1 a (1) : to receive or take in the sense of (as letters or symbols) especially by sight or touch (2) : to study the movements of (as lips) with mental formulation of the communication expressed (3) : to utter aloud the printed or written words of <read them a story> b : to learn from wh
read
transitive verb
1 a (1) : to receive or take in the sense of (as letters or symbols) especially by sight or touch (2) : to study the movements of (as lips) with mental formulation of the communication expressed (3) : to utter aloud the printed or written words of <read them a story> b : to learn from wh
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