Question

Use context to determine the meaning of the phrase in bold.

This person even started me

This story even delighted me
this oath even forbade me

This promise even prevented me

This decision even allowed me

Answer 1

What is in bold? (:

Answer 2

this oath even forbade me

Answer 3

Okay, so do you know what an oath is?

Answer 4

a pledge

Answer 5

Definition of oath:
a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior.

Definition of forbade (or forbid):
refuse to allow (something)

Answer 6

Does that clear it up more? (:

Answer 7

so c?

Answer 8

.. I don't see any choices ..
but, if it means that their oath (or promise) is keeping them from doing something, yes.

Answer 9

Which is the best restatement of the following sentence?

Right or wrong, I assumed this ground, and now avow it.

I assumed I would make the right decision.

I have not yet made the right decision.

I made my decision and stand by it.

My decision may be right or wrong.

Answer 10

@Whitemonsterbunny17

Answer 11

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