Noah Webster
Indeed
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?