adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
DearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The rule you lay down is excellent.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The rule you lay down is excellent.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
FriendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The rule you lay down is excellent.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
pastor'snounUS /ˈpæstərz/
possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
Pringle
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From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
revertverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrt/
go back to a previous state
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The rule you lay down is excellent.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
sequesteredadjectiveUS /sɪˈkwestərd/
providing privacy or seclusion
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
Snodgrass
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From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading I cannot, however, but remark, that although a private station may be the happiest, a public is the proper sphere of virtue and talent, so clear, superior, and decided as yours.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
wilfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪlfəli/
in a willful manner
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I say this with the more confidence, as I have really, from your letter, obtained a better conception of the queen's case, than from all that I have been able to read and hear upon the subject in London.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But we have so often discussed this point, that I shall only offend your delicacy if I now revert to it more particularly.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading _Andrew Pringle Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ My Dear Friend--I never receive a letter from you without experiencing a strong emotion of regret, that talents like yours should be wilfully consigned to the sequestered vegetation of a country pastor's life.
