tale

Definition of tale in English English dictionary: A number told or counted off; a reckoning by count; an enumeration
They proceeded with some rigour, these Custodiars; took written inventories, clapt-on seals, exacted everywhere strict tale and measure.; a type of story
the Canterbury Tales.; {n} a story, fable, received number or value, reckoning; If someone tells tales about you, they tell other people things about you which are untrue or which you wanted to be kept secret. I hesitated, not wanting to tell tales about my colleague. see also tell-tale. dilemma tale judgment tale fairy tale trickster tale; a trivial lie; "he told a fib about eating his spinach"; "how can I stop my child from telling stories?"; {i} story; rumor; lie, falsehood; To tell stories; (1 ) Heb tokhen, "a task," as weighed and measured out = tally, i e , the number told off; the full number (Ex 5: 18; see 1 Sam 18: 27; 1 Chr 9: 28) In Ezek 45: 11 rendered "measure "; A tale is a story, often involving magic or exciting events. a collection of stories, poems and folk tales; a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children"; You can refer to an interesting, exciting, or dramatic account of a real event as a tale. The media have been filled with tales of horror and loss resulting from Monday's earthquake. = story see also fairy tale, old wives' tale, tall tale; story; A count or declaration; A number told or counted off; a reckoning by count; an enumeration; a count, in distinction from measure or weight; a number reckoned or stated; That which is told; an oral relation or recital; any rehearsal of what has occured; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story; story, as in: I loved hearing my mother tell me the tale about how she came to the U S; If you survive a dangerous or frightening experience and so are able to tell people about it afterwards, you can say that you lived to tell the tale. You lived to tell the tale this time but who knows how far you can push your luck
tale bearers: plural form of tale bearer
tale of the tape: the pre-fight measurements made of the combatants
tale of the tape: by extension statistics given to compare two people or entities
tall tale: A greatly exaggerated, fantastic story
He returned on Monday with a tall tale about a 100-pound fish he had caught.
take up the thread of a tale: continue a story where it left off, finish a story from the point where it stopped
tall tale: an improbable (unusual or incredible or fanciful) story
tall tale: A tall tale is a long and complicated story that is difficult to believe because most of the events it describes seem unlikely or impossible. the imaginative tall tales of sailors
fairy tale: A folktale featuring fairies or similar fantasy characters
fairy-tale: Of the nature of a fairy tale; as if from a fairy tale
a fairy-tale romance.
old wives' tale: A rumour, myth or superstition; something which is almost certainly untrue, despite acceptance by many
old wives' tale: A supposed truth that has been passed down by word of mouth
tales: plural form of tale
tales: A book or register of people available to fill jury vacancies
tales: A person available to fill vacancies in a jury
tell-tale compass: Alternative spelling of telltale compass
morality tale: (Edebiyat) The morality play is a genre of Medieval and early Tudor theatrical entertainment. In their own time, these plays were known as "interludes", a broader term given to dramas with or without a moral theme. Morality plays are a type of allegory in which the protagonist is met by personifications of various moral attributes who try to prompt him to choose a godly life over one of evil. The plays were most popular in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. Having grown out of the religiously based mystery plays of the Middle Ages, they represented a shift towards a more secular base for European theatre
A Tale of Two Cities: {i} novel written in 1859 by Charles Dickens which takes place in of Paris and London during the years that lead up to the French Revolution
A Tale of Two Cities: a novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris at the time of the French Revolution. The start of the book is very well known: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...'. Another famous part is the thoughts of one of the main characters, Sydney Carton, when he is about to be killed by the guillotine instead of another man that he is pretending to be, so that the other man can live: 'It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done' (1859)
A Tale of a Tub: a satire by Jonathan Swift about religious extremism. It tells of three brothers, Peter, who represents the Roman Catholic church; Jack, who represents the extreme Protestants, and Martin, who represents the Anglican church
cautionary tale: story with a straightforward plot that serves to warn about possible dangers or teach lessons in character
dilemma tale: or judgment tale Typical African form of short story. Its ending is open to conjecture or is morally ambiguous, allowing the audience to comment or speculate on the correct solution to the problem posed, whether a conflict of loyalty, the need to choose a just response to a difficult situation, or the laying of blame when several parties seem equally guilty. Dilemma tales function both as instruction and entertainment and help establish social norms
fairy tale: exaggerated made-up story for young children falling action section of a story following the climax fantasy a highly exaggerated or improbable story that features events, characters, and/or settings that are not found in real-life experience fiction any narrative that is invented or imagined; because fiction may be based on actual events, it may seem very realistic foreshadowing a hint of events to come later; prepares the reader for the climax, denouement, and character changes form general term referring to the way in which a selection is put together, its "shape" or structure; sometimes called "the how" of the selection frame single, complete image in film, cartoons, or pictures; frame can also refer to the outside boundary of the image or what is contained within this boundary free verse poem that doesn't rhyme and has no regular structure
fairy tale: an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse
fairy tale: A story relating the adventures of fanciful beings who appear in human form they have the power to regulate the lives of people for good or evil, and may change themselves into any shape at any time
fairy tale: Like a folktale in form, but told specifically for children and involves more literary elements
fairy tale: a story about fairies; told to amuse children
fairy tale: A tale of fiction, usually for children, with fanciful characters
fairy tale: A fairy tale is a story for children involving magical events and imaginary creatures. She was like a princess in a fairy tale. Simple narrative typically of folk origin dealing with supernatural beings. Fairy tales may be written or told for the amusement of children or may have a more sophisticated narrative containing supernatural or obviously improbable events, scenes, and personages and often having a whimsical, satirical, or moralistic character. The term embraces popular folktales such as "Cinderella" and "Puss in Boots," as well as art fairy tales of later invention, such as those by Hans Christian Andersen. It is often difficult to distinguish between tales of literary and oral origin, because folktales have received literary treatment from early times, and literary tales can often be traced back to oral tradition
fairy tale: a story about fairies; told to amuse children
fairy tale: A tale of fiction, usually for children, with fanciful characters
fairy tale: A story relating the adventures of fanciful beings who appear in human form they have the power to regulate the lives of people for good or evil, and may change themselves into any shape at any time
fairy tale: exaggerated made-up story for young children falling action section of a story following the climax fantasy a highly exaggerated or improbable story that features events, characters, and/or settings that are not found in real-life experience fiction any narrative that is invented or imagined; because fiction may be based on actual events, it may seem very realistic foreshadowing a hint of events to come later; prepares the reader for the climax, denouement, and character changes form general term referring to the way in which a selection is put together, its "shape" or structure; sometimes called "the how" of the selection frame single, complete image in film, cartoons, or pictures; frame can also refer to the outside boundary of the image or what is contained within this boundary free verse poem that doesn't rhyme and has no regular structure
fairy tale: Like a folktale in form, but told specifically for children and involves more literary elements
fairy tale: story involving fantastic forces and beings (fairies, witches, etc.); imaginary or incredible story created to mislead others
fairy tale: an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse
folk tale: story originating from and passed down by the common people of a country or region (usually transmitted orally)
old wives' tale: a bit of lore passed on by word of mouth
old wives' tale: An old wives' tale is a traditional belief, especially one which is incorrect. Ann Bradley dispels the old wives' tales and gives the medical facts. A superstitious belief or story belonging to traditional folklore
sound like a fairy tale: sound like an imaginary story
tales: A writ to summon people to court to fill vacancies in a jury
tales: The writ by which such persons are summoned
tales: {i} people called to serve in the jury in the event of deficient juror; written document calling for the summons of said tales
tales: plural of tale
tales: Persons added to a jury, commonly from those in or about the courthouse, to make up any deficiency in the number of jurors regularly summoned, being like, or such as, the latter
tell its own tale: testify against himself, give testimony about his own actions
tell-tale: Something that is described as telltale gives away information, often about something bad that would otherwise not be noticed. Only occasionally did the telltale redness around his eyes betray the fatigue he was suffering
tells its own tale: speaks for itself, does not need additional explanation
trickster tale: In oral traditions worldwide, a story of deceit, magic, and violence perpetrated by a mythical animal-human (trickster). The trickster-hero is both creator god and innocent fool, evil destroyer and childlike prankster. Coyote, the trickster of tales from American Indian peoples in California and the Southwest, is one of the most widely known. In the Pacific Northwest, the trickster is Raven. Many African peoples also have tales about tricksters (hare, spider, tortoise, etc.), which slaves brought to the New World. Tales involving the trickster Brer Rabbit were given literary form by Joel Chandler Harris

tale

Turkish pronunciation

teyl

Synonyms

account, anecdote, fable, fairy tale, fiction, folk tale, legend, myth, narration, narrative, novel, relation, report, romance, saga

Antonyms

non-fiction

Pronunciation

/ˈtāl/ /ˈteɪl/

Etymology

[ 'tA(&)l ] (noun.) before 12th century. Old English talu, from Proto-Germanic *talō(n) 'talk' (compare Dutch taal 'language', Danish tale), from *talan 'number, counting' (compare Old English tæl, West Frisian/Dutch tal, German Zahl, Danish tal), from Proto-Indo-European *del- 'to reckon, count' (compare Latin dolus 'guile, deceit', Ancient Greek dólos 'wile, bait', Old Armenian տող (toł) 'row'). Related to tell, talk.