plot
noun
a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
am plotting
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present progressiveof plot (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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When I am not coding, I am plotting my revenge against Slate senior editor Jeremy Stahl for besting me at table tennis and foosball.
From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2014
Welcome, Schomberg," he said; "you see that I am plotting no treason here.
From Henry of Guise; (Vol. III of 3) or, The States of Blois by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
"The fact is, I am plotting a little treason," she said, with a blush, slightly embarrassed.
From Gordon Keith by Thomas Nelson Page
For minute details I beg to refer my journal and the plans of my route, which I am plotting.
From Journals of Australian Explorations by Augustus Charles Gregory
Why I am plotting and lying, and making you plot and lie too, to keep my best and dearest friend out of the house?'
From Armadale by Wilkie Collins
