226
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83
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From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading _An actress._ = _of joining in the conversation_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An actress._ = _of joining in the conversation_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
any thing at all
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
a youthful male person
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
bulliedverbUS /ˈbʊlid/
inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
chipnounUS /tʃɪp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
chippingnounUS /ˈtʃɪpɪŋ/
the act of chipping something
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _An actress._ = _of joining in the conversation_.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
for this reason
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading _An actress._ = _of joining in the conversation_.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
engage in
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
SketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
sport-slang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
carry out
From this reading _To chip in_ is _sport-slang_ (Cards) for »to put a chip (or counter) in the pool»; hence, by extension, to make a contribution to, or take part in, anything—e. g. a conversation or an enterprise. coach »The shy, backward boy I had _coached_ and bullied.» (Sketches 83.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
the act of using
From this reading chip in »She took ‘the liberty _of chipping in_’, to use her own expression.» (They And I.
