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telling

/ˈtɛlɪŋ/ noun A1
  1. The act of narration. (countable, uncountable)
  2. The disclosure of information. (countable, uncountable)
  3. Ability to determine. (countable, uncountable)

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He reminded me of it, telling me if I did not pay for you, he would be paid by M.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 14 · C1
People are always telling me I do.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 19 · C1
And I want you to understand right off that you are not to come home telling tales about him.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 108 · C1
Again the eyes looked at her sharply, and they saw she was telling the truth.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 69 · B2

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