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Mean to say

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  1. 1
    To imply or intend to convey with one's words; used to correct or clarify one's previous utterance, or to seek such clarification.

    ""[…] It is a match that must give universal satisfaction. In short, it is a kind of thing that" — lowering his voice to an important whisper — "will be exceedingly welcome to all parties." Recollecting himself, however, he added, "That is, I mean to say—your friends are all truly anxious to see you well settled; Fanny particularly […]""

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