an indirect reference often by using a figure of speech to another famous event or person

indirect reference; hint

a fact, idea etc. that suggests a possible answer to a problem

hint, evidence

an official announcement e.g. as issued to the press

communication, often written

(to give) a signal (e.g. in a drama) which shows when a person is to do or say something

signal to act

a movement of the hand or head to show feeling etc

motion as communication

a small or indirect indication or suggestion

indication; suggestion

a picture in the mid; result of thinking and learning; an opinion; a plan; intention as a result of thinking

something understood, planned

the state of being involved

association, suggestion

evidence, clue

evidence, clue

a vague idea

idea, clue

an unfavourable suggestion about a person's character

suggestion

(used in compounds) full of strong (e.g. good) intentions; what is understood by a word, phrase etc

message, signification

a piece of news or a request sent to a person

communication, often written

an idea; opinion

belief, idea

to lift (the shoulders) slightly (to show indifference, doubt etc)

gesture

a long, thin line or band; a trace; a brief period

vein, line; small part

a mark, sign etc showing that a person or thing has been present, that something has existed or happened; a very small amount; to draw along, follow, the course, outline etc of (something)

evidence; small bit

a current of water flowing beneath the surface; a tendency (of thought or feeling) below what is apparent

drift, pull