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 Meanings and Examples of YOUR
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
your
 a.  of or relating to you or yourself or yourselves
 pron.  the possessive form of you
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1  But your direction was northwards.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 24
2  Be steady to your purposes and firm as a rock.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 24
3  "I didn't mean to interrupt your lunch," he said.
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 7
4  "Leave your name on the desk," she said quickly.
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 9
5  You cannot doubt your sister's wishes.
Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 15
6  Mama says HE was in love with your sister too.
Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 20
7  It will be all to one a better match for your sister.
Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 30
8  A very little trouble on your side secures him.
Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 33
9  You know your own concerns best.
Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 40
10  Dearest niece," said my father, "dry your tears.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 7
11  I will proclaim, I will prove your innocence.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 8
12  Let your compassion be moved, and do not disdain me.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 10
13  "Don't lose your temper," said Joe.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XV
14  Come now and then; come on your birthday.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XV
15  Perhaps we had better go to your place of residence.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XVIII
Example Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
16  I am happy to accept your invitation.
17  Wash your dirty linen at home.
18  You must attend to your studies.
19  We would like to call your attention to.
20  I find your attitude most offensive.
21  You have to change your attitude.
22  It's your attitude I don't like.
23  You need to readjust your attitude.
24  I just cannot comprehend your attitude.
25  I have no doubts as to your ability.
26  You should make your bed by yourself.
27  Don't trifle away your time.
28  Don't lounge away your working hours.
29  Travel adds spice to your life.
30  Lace up your shoes or you'll trip over.