Intends

Examples

• I understand that he intends to take orders. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
• So the Government intends to take to itself a great portion of the revenues arising from priestly farms, factories, etc. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
• By pursuing his own interest, he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
• He generally, indeed, neither intends to promote the public interest, nor knows how much he is promoting it. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
• I know in a general way what Mr Headstone intends to say, and I very highly approve of it, as I hope--and indeed I do not doubt--you will. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• That man intends to marry our Jo! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• We are going into the country, and my aunt intends that you shall accompany us. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• I know what papa intends. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• Alcibiades intends to attack the island, with or without Andros; and the only thing this scamp can do is to urge his friend to assault Melnos at once. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
• Missis intends you to leave Gateshead in a day or two, and you shall choose what toys you like to take with you. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• You only mean, that he intends it. Jane Austen. Emma.
• He intends to send his groom into Somersetshire immediately for it, she added, and when it arrives we will ride every day. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
• It is not adapted to a society which intends to be democratic. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
• Your Professor, ladies, she went on, intends, if possible, duly to take leave of you. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.

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