used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading So when he does happen to scare some one it always amuses him.
amusesverbUS /əˈmjuːzɪz/
third-person singular of “amuse” — occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading So when he does happen to scare some one it always amuses him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
have
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So when he does happen to scare some one it always amuses him.
a boy or man
From this reading You know he is such a timid fellow himself that he is the one who usually gets the fright.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
your parents
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading You know he is such a timid fellow himself that he is the one who usually gets the fright.
the act of giving
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
come to pass
From this reading So when he does happen to scare some one it always amuses him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You know he is such a timid fellow himself that he is the one who usually gets the fright.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So when he does happen to scare some one it always amuses him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading You know he is such a timid fellow himself that he is the one who usually gets the fright.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
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From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know he is such a timid fellow himself that he is the one who usually gets the fright.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Somehow he always has more respect for himself.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
not any; not one
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
many times at short intervals
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Somehow he always has more respect for himself.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
SCARESnounUS /skerz/
plural of “scare” — sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So when he does happen to scare some one it always amuses him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So when he does happen to scare some one it always amuses him.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow he always has more respect for himself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You know he is such a timid fellow himself that he is the one who usually gets the fright.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mother Bear._ It isn’t often that Peter Rabbit has a chance to scare any one.
TWINSnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading PETER SCARES THE TWINS For timid folk no joy is quite Like giving other folks a fright.
under normal conditions
From this reading You know he is such a timid fellow himself that he is the one who usually gets the fright.
at the time that
From this reading So when he does happen to scare some one it always amuses him.
which person or people
From this reading You know he is such a timid fellow himself that he is the one who usually gets the fright.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know he is such a timid fellow himself that he is the one who usually gets the fright.
