abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
agriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Your gratitude misleads your judgment.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Your gratitude misleads your judgment.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
manufacturesnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərz/
plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
misleadsverbUS /mɪˈsliːdz/
third-person singular of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading Your gratitude misleads your judgment.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
mother-country
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From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
perspicuitynoun
clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading You conducted me, on the map, from one European country to another; told me many extraordinary things of our famed mother-country, of which I knew very little; of its internal navigation, agriculture, arts, manufactures, and trade: you guided me through an extensive maze, and I abundantly profited by the journey; the contrast therefore proves the debt of gratitude to be on my side.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity?
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your gratitude misleads your judgment.