tells

告诉；说（tell的第三人称单数）

n 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)

v express in words

v let something be known

v narrate or give a detailed account of

v give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

v discern or comprehend

v inform positively and with certainty and confidence

v give evidence

v mark as different