give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
give evidence
narrate or give a detailed account of
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
express in words
a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
mark as different
discern or comprehend
let something be known
(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
propose a payment
ask someone in a friendly way to do something
a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
an attempt to get something
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
invoke upon
ask for or request earnestly
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
make a serious effort to attain something
