Twain's use of vernacular suggests that Wheeler and Smiley are ordinary, down-to-earth individuals who speak in a casual and informal manner. The vernacular adds authenticity to their characters, highlighting their rural backgrounds and simple way of life.
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infer means to guess
Scientist should infer technology
From the look on his face, I can infer that he is upset
What could infer about this type of discovery
From your defensive nature I was able to infer that I was right.
The reader can infer from the article by looking at various elements.
One can infer that they liked to explore their culture.
I'm not certain about what you are trying to infer.
I'm not sure that I like what you seem to be trying to infer.
You can infer that it is on or near a fault line. You can also infer that a earthquake is very likely to occur there.
The noun forms for the verb to infer are inference and the gerund, inferring.