interpret as

Her life is her own ballad, free to interpret as she chooses.

Flimsy evidence that they chose to interpret as compelling.

Though Alex is continually on her mind — and there are some nicely written scenes between Mel and Alex, whose friendliness you are free, like Mel, to interpret as flirtatious — the romantic thread of the story is its least vital aspect; even Mel’s journey to self-acceptance runs along a predictable, if ultimately affecting, course.

Jewish students’ responses included death threats, vandalism of their fraternity house, swastikas painted on a nearby synagogue, harassment when walking by wearing a Star of David necklace and protest chants they interpret as a call for their people’s genocide.

They frequently cite certain biblical passages, including one they interpret as saying women ought to “be silent” in churches.