رده

.وتمنى بأن رده لم يكن متأخراً

He hoped it was not too late to reply.

.يمكننى أن أتكهن بمضمون رده

I can already divine content of his reply.

إذن رده كان بالإكراه

So his reply was coerced.

جون) يعلم أنني أرسلتُ له) لكنه يمكن يُفاجأ من فحوى رده ، الذي يمكن أن يطلع عليه مثل مشاعر خاطِب مُتحمس

John is aware I wrote him, but he might be taken aback by the tenor of his reply, which could be perceived as the sentiments of an ardent suitor.

رده كان أغلظ رفض ممكن

His reply was the curtest possible refusal.