indeed

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

INDEE'D, adverb [in and deed.] In reality; in truth; in fact. The carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Romans 8:7. Indeed is usually emphatical, but in some cases more so than in others; as, this is true; it is indeed I were a beast indeed to do you wrong. Some sons indeed; some very few we see, Who keep themselves from this infection free. There is indeed no greater pleasure in visiting these magazines of war-- It is used to note concession or admission; as, ships not so large indeed but better manned. Indeed is used as an expression of surprise, or for the purpose of obtaining confirmation of a fact stated. Indeed! is it possible? is it so in fact?
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