31st
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From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I've been having the most beautiful vacation visiting Sallie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've been having the most beautiful vacation visiting Sallie.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I bought a new gown--one that I didn't need, but just wanted.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
Daddy-Long-Legs
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From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
DearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
didn't
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From this reading I bought a new gown--one that I didn't need, but just wanted.
don't
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From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading My Christmas present this year is from Daddy-Long-Legs; my family just sent love.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My Christmas present this year is from Daddy-Long-Legs; my family just sent love.
GATEnounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading I bought a new gown--one that I didn't need, but just wanted.
Grier
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From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I've been having the most beautiful vacation visiting Sallie.
HomenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
I've
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From this reading I've been having the most beautiful vacation visiting Sallie.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I bought a new gown--one that I didn't need, but just wanted.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My Christmas present this year is from Daddy-Long-Legs; my family just sent love.
MASSnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
McBride
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From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I've been having the most beautiful vacation visiting Sallie.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Christmas present this year is from Daddy-Long-Legs; my family just sent love.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I bought a new gown--one that I didn't need, but just wanted.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I bought a new gown--one that I didn't need, but just wanted.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I bought a new gown--one that I didn't need, but just wanted.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading My Christmas present this year is from Daddy-Long-Legs; my family just sent love.
Sallie
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From this reading I've been having the most beautiful vacation visiting Sallie.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading My Christmas present this year is from Daddy-Long-Legs; my family just sent love.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
STONEnounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I bought a new gown--one that I didn't need, but just wanted.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My Christmas present this year is from Daddy-Long-Legs; my family just sent love.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
trimmingsnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/
the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading I've been having the most beautiful vacation visiting Sallie.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading I've been having the most beautiful vacation visiting Sallie.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I bought a new gown--one that I didn't need, but just wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She lives in a big old-fashioned brick house with white trimmings set back from the street--exactly the kind of house that I used to look at so curiously when I was in the John Grier Home, and wonder what it could be like inside.
WORCESTERnounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading My Christmas present this year is from Daddy-Long-Legs; my family just sent love.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'STONE GATE', WORCESTER, MASS., 31st December Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, I meant to write to you before and thank you for your Christmas cheque, but life in the McBride household is very absorbing, and I don't seem able to find two consecutive minutes to spend at a desk.
