oral interpretation

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the study and practice of vocally expressing the meaning of written compositions, especially of literature.

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My doctor put me on oral contraceptives to induce a period, figuring it would help build bone.
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The second major split between the capital and the court occurred over oral care.
The French Court’s Royal Ban on Smiles|William O’Connor|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Under the most charitable interpretation, his administration was simply mistaken.
After Torture Report, Our Moral Authority As a Nation Is Gone|Nick Gillespie|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Turning from biblical interpretation to psychiatry, the actor added, “I think the man was likely schizophrenic.”
Christian Bale: One Man's Moses Is Another Man's Terrorist|Candida Moss, Joel Baden|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

It became more about the people and their artwork and their interpretation of Daryl.
Norman Reedus on Motorcycles, Multitasking, And That Mid-Season Finale: “This Was A Rough One”|Oliver Jones|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her manner amazed him; it was so unlike the aspect of fair interpretation, with which she usually discussed a dubious subject.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
Here convincing proof was given of Mme. Mesdag's accuracy, originality of interpretation, and her skill in the use of color.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement
In dramatic interpretation the voice is a much more significant feature relatively than is the detail of gesture in pantomime.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
As they walked along, he listened with trembling, half-incredulous hope to Jos's interpretation of Aunt Ri's voluble narrative.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
These oral inanities only served to make Lyn give me the benefit of a look of amused wonder.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair