used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
can't
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From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
rid of obstructions
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
didn't
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From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading "Probably Peter has seen something out of the ordinary, and in his excitement he has exaggerated it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "Probably Peter has seen something out of the ordinary, and in his excitement he has exaggerated it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
the act of departing
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Probably Peter has seen something out of the ordinary, and in his excitement he has exaggerated it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
I'm
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From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Probably Peter has seen something out of the ordinary, and in his excitement he has exaggerated it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
immediately past
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
the sound of laughing
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "That is very true," replied Old Mr. Toad solemnly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "Probably Peter has seen something out of the ordinary, and in his excitement he has exaggerated it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Probably Peter has seen something out of the ordinary, and in his excitement he has exaggerated it.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Probably Peter has seen something out of the ordinary, and in his excitement he has exaggerated it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That is very true," replied Old Mr. Toad solemnly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
express in words
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
SkunknounUS /skʌŋk/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading "That is very true," replied Old Mr. Toad solemnly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So now, impossible as this new story sounded, they didn't dare laugh at it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
ToadnounUS /toʊd/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading "That is very true," replied Old Mr. Toad solemnly.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That is very true," replied Old Mr. Toad solemnly.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I never heard of such a creature," said Jimmy Skunk, "and I can't quite believe that there is such a one, but it is very clear to me that Peter has seen something strange.
which person or people
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know the old saying that he laughs best who laughs last, and I'm not going to give Peter another chance to have the last laugh and say, 'I told you so.'"
