adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
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 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
BishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
didn't
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From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
ernounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
Fetherel
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From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
forgivingadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
Gollinger
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From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
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 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
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 It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
mustn't
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From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
others
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From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
subversivenounUS /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
tomenounUS /toʊm/
A large, heavy, scholarly book containing ancient lore or magical writings.
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
wasn't
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From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Fetherel glanced at her in surprise, and Mrs. Gollinger continued, with a playful smile: "You forget that your face is familiar to thousands whom you have never seen.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It wasn't till the dear Bishop had explained tome--but, dear me, I mustn't take up your time in this way when so many others are anxious to have a word with you."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading 'If you only knew my niece, dear Mrs. Gollinger,' he always said, 'you would see that her novel was written in all innocence of heart;' and to tell you the truth, when I first read the book I didn't think it so very, _very_ shocking.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, that is so beautifully forgiving of you!" cried Mrs. Gollinger, enthusiastically.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But then, the Bishop has always assured me that your real nature was very different from that which--if you will pardon my saying so--seems to be revealed by your brilliant but--er--rather subversive book.
