word | suitor |
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sentence | The thing to do was clearly to bring the business to an end in such a dramatic manner that it would leave a permanent impression upon the young lady’s mind and prevent her from looking upon any other suitor for some time to come. |
definition | [noun] 1. One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for marriage; a wooer; one who courts someone. 2. (law) A party to a suit or litigation. 3. One who sues, petitions, solicits, or entreats; a petitioner. [verb] To play the suitor; to woo; to make love. |
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