was chaining
- past progressive of chain.
Example Sentences
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Outside the jail, David Otero, 35, was chaining his bicycle to a handrail before visiting his brother inside.
From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2012
At that moment Smith was chaining and padlocking the gate, but Betty heard the snorting of the car, and came to find out its cause.
From The House 'Round the Corner by Tracy, Louis
“What’s the matter?” said Uncle Jack, who was chaining up the wheels of one of the wagons to insure its not being dragged away.
From The Dingo Boys The Squatters of Wallaby Range by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)
Mercy Gale was chaining the warp off the reels in great massive coils which would presently depart to be polished and finished at Bridport.
From The Spinners by Phillpotts, Eden
As she watched him watching the tower, she had a sensation that a bond, a new bond between them, was chaining them together in a new way.
From The Garden of Allah by Hichens, Robert Smythe
