hinder
verb (used with object)
am hindering
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present progressiveof hinder (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"I am hindering the water from running out," was the answer, in perfect simplicity, of the child, who, during that whole night, had been evincing such heroic fortitude and undaunted courage.
From The Ontario Readers Third Book by Ontario. Ministry of Education
The lad, raising his weary head—but wait, I shall quote the exact language of the book: "I am hindering the sea from running in," was the simple reply of the child.
From A Plea for Old Cap Collier by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
"I am hindering the water from running out," was the answer, in perfect simplicity, of the child, who, during that whole night had been evincing such heroic fortitude and undaunted courage.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. by Various
"I am afraid I am hindering," said aunt Phyllis, getting up; "but I am like a child when I have a piece of news—I must tell it."
From Left to Ourselves or, John Headley's Promise. by Shaw, Catharine
"I am hindering the water from running out," was the answer, in perfect simplicity, of the child, who, during the whole night, had been evincing such heroic fortitude and undaunted courage.
From Gems Gathered in Haste A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools by Anonymous
