used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
ain't
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From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
(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 Consequently all the work of renovation was done during the night.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
angin
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From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
ballyadjectiveUS /ˈbæli/
informal intensifiers
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
BINDLE
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From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently all the work of renovation was done during the night.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
Conti
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From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
decoratorsnounUS /ˈdekəreɪtərz/
plural of “decorator” — a person who specializes in interior decoration
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Consequently all the work of renovation was done during the night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Consequently all the work of renovation was done during the night.
one or the other of two
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
else
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From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
set up or found
From this reading In the spring when moving was slack, Bindle invariably found a job as a painter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the spring when moving was slack, Bindle invariably found a job as a painter.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In the spring when moving was slack, Bindle invariably found a job as a painter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading In the spring when moving was slack, Bindle invariably found a job as a painter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
something that is lost
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
in motion
From this reading In the spring when moving was slack, Bindle invariably found a job as a painter.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Consequently all the work of renovation was done during the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
ook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading In the spring when moving was slack, Bindle invariably found a job as a painter.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
Paintin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
providin
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From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
renovationnounUS /ˌrenəˈveɪʃən/
the act of improving by renewing and restoring
From this reading Consequently all the work of renovation was done during the night.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
for a short time
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading In the spring when moving was slack, Bindle invariably found a job as a painter.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring when moving was slack, Bindle invariably found a job as a painter.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
swep
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From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the spring when moving was slack, Bindle invariably found a job as a painter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
the upper part of anything
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the spring when moving was slack, Bindle invariably found a job as a painter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
at the time that
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
in or at the place that
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading It was the pride of the management to keep the hotel spotless, and as it was always full, to give a wing bodily over to the painters and decorators would mean a considerable loss of revenue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was shortly after his encounter with Professor Conti that he heard hands were wanted at the Splendid Hotel, where a permanent staff of painters and decorators was kept.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
yer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BINDLE TRIES A CHANGE OF WORK "Paintin' 'as its points," Bindle would remark, "that is, providin' it ain't outdoor paintin', when you're either on top of a ladder, which may be swep' from under yer and bang yer goes to Kingdom Come, or else you're 'angin' like a bally worm on an 'ook."
