02br 02br 001) 01b 00a binding promise02b 00 ... I01font 00t means that there is more than just a promise, it is a promise that MUST be kept (bound to uphold; obligated, a duty to keep) You must read ALL the definitions in the dictionary. You just read the first one.
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00 "A binding promise" -- a promise the keeping whereof is troublesome, hence "binding". The pro- mise binds you hand and foot and li- mits your freedom.02pre00 0-
00Hello, Goodman! ...Then how would you re-phrase the opening pharase of the dialog? (not using the term "binding promise") I'd do it thus: "If you promised your girl's father to never see his daughter, would it create trouble for you?" What's your version? Anton02pre00 0-