I’d be the last to intrude on your time with your family
“Sherrie, you know I’d be the last to intrude on your time with your family.” Sherrie’s mother, widowed for twelve years, had elevated her widowhood to the status of martyrdom. “I mean, since your father died, it’s been such an empty time. I still miss our family. How could I deprive you of that for yourself?”
Hello,
1. be the last to do something = I am very unwilling to do something?
Does it mean I am very unwilling to disturb you in the context?
2 empty time = I have nothing to do? I have no company?
3. what does "that" refer to in "How could I deprive you of that for yourself"? that = your time?
Thanks.
Top answer
In the last sentence, the word "that" is unclear. It seems she is speaking of "family time" or something like that. Other than that, I think you have interpreted what she said correctly.
- In the last sentence, the word "that" is unclear.
- It seems she is speaking of "family time" or something like that.
- Other than that, I think you have interpreted what she said correctly.
- I believe this passage is badly written and could be much improved.
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In the last sentence, the word "that" is unclear. It seems she is speaking of "family time" or something like that. Other than that, I think you have interpreted what she said correctly. I believe this passage is badly written and could be much improved.
0Sherrie's mother is being a drama queen, trying to make Sherrie feel bad. So she uses descriptive words.
"I'd be last to intrude...". Think of a line of people waiting to intrude. The mother would be at the end of that long, long line. She really wants to be part of Sherrie's relationships with her husband and children, but she tells Sherrie that that is the last thing on her mind. Of
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