used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
albumnounUS /ˈælbəm/
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading Mamma pastes all my notices in her album.
(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 Mamma pastes all my notices in her album.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
give encouragement to
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
Doesn't
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From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you love your own Felicie?
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
Felicie
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From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Don't you love your own Felicie?
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Mamma pastes all my notices in her album.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mamma pastes all my notices in her album.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Mamma pastes all my notices in her album.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Don't you love your own Felicie?
pastesnounUS /peɪsts/
plural of “paste” — any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
From this reading Mamma pastes all my notices in her album.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
express in words
From this reading Tell me!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the cab, beyond the fortifications, which were skirted by the deserted boulevard, Felicie and Robert held one another in a close embrace.
which person or people
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Doesn't it flatter your vanity to possess a little woman who makes people cheer and clap her, who is written about in the newspapers?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you love your own Felicie?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you love your own Felicie?
