All 3 Uses of
parley
in
Oliver Twist
- The accounts of his ferocity as related by Mrs. Sowerberry and Charlotte, were of so startling a nature, that Mr. Bumble judged it prudent to parley, before opening the door.†
Chpt 7 *
- Before he could shut the door, however, the doctor had passed into the parlour, without a word of parley.†
Chpt 32
- 'I have not the inclination to parley,' said Mr. Brownlow, 'and, as I advocate the dearest interests of others, I have not the right.'†
Chpt 49
Definition:
a negotiation or discussion -- especially between enemies