Lady Bracknell. Pray allow me to detain you for a moment. This matter may prove to be one of vital importance to Lord Bracknell and myself. Is this Miss Prism a female of repellent aspect, remotely connected with
education?
What is the meaning of the word detain as it is used in the underlined portion?
to delay someone for a short period of time
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to force someone officially to stay in place
to restrain especially from proceeding