Both Uses of
contract
in
Persuasion
- We must be serious and decided; for after all, the person who has contracted debts must pay them; and though a great deal is due to the feelings of the gentleman, and the head of a house, like your father, there is still more due to the character of an honest man.†
Chpt 2 *
- Journeys, London, servants, horses, table—contractions and restrictions every where!†
Chpt 2 *
Definitions:
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(contract as in: the metal contracted) when something gets shorter or smaller
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(contract as in: legal contract) an agreement - typically written and enforceable by law