adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading With the sincerest appreciation I am Truly yours S L. CLEMENS.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading With the sincerest appreciation I am Truly yours S L. CLEMENS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
bondingnounUS /ˈbɑːndɪŋ/
a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child)
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
CLEMENSnounUS /ˈklemənz/
United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910)
From this reading With the sincerest appreciation I am Truly yours S L. CLEMENS.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
grippenoun
an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With the sincerest appreciation I am Truly yours S L. CLEMENS.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
LnounUS /el/
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading With the sincerest appreciation I am Truly yours S L. CLEMENS.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
machine'snounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
possessive form of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
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 P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
PnounUS /piː/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading With the sincerest appreciation I am Truly yours S L. CLEMENS.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
SilvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
sincerest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the sincerest appreciation I am Truly yours S L. CLEMENS.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the sincerest appreciation I am Truly yours S L. CLEMENS.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
TrulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading With the sincerest appreciation I am Truly yours S L. CLEMENS.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I ought to explain that the grippe delayed us some weeks, and that we have since been waiting for Mr. Jones.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When he was ready, we were not; and now we have been ready more than a month, while he has been kept in Washington by the Silver bill.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading P. S. I have written a good many words and yet I seem to have failed to say the main thing in exact enough language--which is, that the transaction between us is not complete and binding until you shall have convinced yourself that the machine's character and prospects are satisfactory.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading With the sincerest appreciation I am Truly yours S L. CLEMENS.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You so gratified me, and did me so much honor in bonding yourself to me in a large sum, upon no evidence but my word and with no protection but my honor, that my pride in that is much stronger than my desire to reap a money advantage from it.
