CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO HANDCUFF
PRESENT
Present
I handcuff
you handcuff
he/she/it handcuffs
we handcuff
you handcuff
they handcuff
Present continuous
I am handcuffing
you are handcuffing
he/she/it is handcuffing
we are handcuffing
you are handcuffing
they are handcuffing
Present perfect
I have handcuffed
you have handcuffed
he/she/it has handcuffed
we have handcuffed
you have handcuffed
they have handcuffed
Present perfect continuous
I have been handcuffing
you have been handcuffing
he/she/it has been handcuffing
we have been handcuffing
you have been handcuffing
they have been handcuffing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I handcuffed
you handcuffed
he/she/it handcuffed
we handcuffed
you handcuffed
they handcuffed
Past continuous
I was handcuffing
you were handcuffing
he/she/it was handcuffing
we were handcuffing
you were handcuffing
they were handcuffing
Past perfect
I had handcuffed
you had handcuffed
he/she/it had handcuffed
we had handcuffed
you had handcuffed
they had handcuffed
Past perfect continuous
I had been handcuffing
you had been handcuffing
he/she/it had been handcuffing
we had been handcuffing
you had been handcuffing
they had been handcuffing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will handcuff
you will handcuff
he/she/it will handcuff
we will handcuff
you will handcuff
they will handcuff
Future continuous
I will be handcuffing
you will be handcuffing
he/she/it will be handcuffing
we will be handcuffing
you will be handcuffing
they will be handcuffing
Future perfect
I will have handcuffed
you will have handcuffed
he/she/it will have handcuffed
we will have handcuffed
you will have handcuffed
they will have handcuffed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been handcuffing
you will have been handcuffing
he/she/it will have been handcuffing
we will have been handcuffing
you will have been handcuffing
they will have been handcuffing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would handcuff
you would handcuff
he/she/it would handcuff
we would handcuff
you would handcuff
they would handcuff
Conditional continuous
I would be handcuffing
you would be handcuffing
he/she/it would be handcuffing
we would be handcuffing
you would be handcuffing
they would be handcuffing
Conditional perfect
I would have handcuff
you would have handcuff
he/she/it would have handcuff
we would have handcuff
you would have handcuff
they would have handcuff
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been handcuffing
you would have been handcuffing
he/she/it would have been handcuffing
we would have been handcuffing
you would have been handcuffing
they would have been handcuffing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you handcuff
we let´s handcuff
you handcuff
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
handcuffed
Present Participle
handcuffing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANDCUFF»
Discover the use of
handcuff in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
handcuff and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Handcuff Blues: Helping Teens Stay Out of Trouble with the Law
Through the eyes of these teens, you see how the law works and the choices they have to make about their futures.
2
The Carnival of Lost Souls: A
Handcuff Kid Novel
For one charismatic kid, the dangerous world of the Forest of the Dead becomes the setting for the ultimate escape trick in this exciting debut novel.
3
Houdini: The
Handcuff King
Painting a bold portrait of the legendary escape artist, this graphic biography traces Houdini's fascinating life, from the anti-Semitism he dealt with to the adulation he received from the American public, and reveals the secret behind his ...
Jason Lutes, Nick Bertozzi, 2009
4
Firefighter Rescue & Survival
It is important to note that the handcuff knot requires some minimal practice in
training to learn and retain the tying of the knot. Of the few usable "firefighting"
knots in the fire service, this is one of the most important. Some fire departments
have ...
Richard Kolomay, Robert Hoff, Bob Hoff, 2003
5
American Police Equipment: A Guide to Early Restraints, ...
The basic operation of the handcuff was identical to a Cobb cuff. A key was used
to unlock the handcuffs, thereby deactivating the lock, so the bow could travel
freely in and out of the lock housing. When desired, the police officer could push
...
6
Popular Mechanics: An Illustrated Weekly Review of the ...
The "African dodger," a game in which a colored man places his head
HANDCUFF WITH EVERY FIRE ALARM For a person to be presented with a
handcuff every time an alarm of fire is sent in over the wires from a street box, and
to receive it ...
7
Canadian Patent Office Record
The herein descrilx<l ratchet handcuff having ft ratchet member and a socket
member, the latter being provided with an npeuing, a recessed block bearing the
locking mechanism and adapted to lie freely inserted into and removed from said
...
Canada. Patent Office, 1900
8
Official gazette of the United States Patent Office
In combination with the locking mechanism of a tire alarm box, an automatically
operated grip or handcuff adapted to open and close, and connections between
same and said locking mechanism whereby upon the movement of the latter to ...
United States. Patent Office, 1895
9
Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
A handcuff comprising opposite plates and a spacer between them fastened
together to provide a lock recess within the spacer, combined with a lock adapted
for subsequent Insertion Into such recess. 2. A handcuff comprising opposite
plates ...
SPECIAL TO HANDCUFF CONJURERS. " Great Handcuff Tricks " by Mr. Er.i.is
Stanyon. Explains the act in its entirety, giving full particulars of the many subtle
wheezes employed for escaping from any irons even when fixed on the
performer ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANDCUFF»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
handcuff is used in the context of the following news items.
YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Morganton 11-12 all …
YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Morganton 11-12 all-stars handcuff McDowell. Local squad advances to district title game Friday. «Morganton News Herald, Jul 15»
Oscar-Winner Laura Poitras Fights Back Against 6-Year Airport …
But I hadn't really gone public, and when they were yelling at me that they were going to handcuff me for taking notes… not just taking notes, ... «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
Importers of Greek Goods Fear Declining Supplies
“The lack of liquidity is really going to handcuff our business going forward if this continues for a much longer period,” he said. “The trouble right ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
Obama says Iran nuclear deal prevents 'more war' in Middle East
... do enough to handcuff Iran's nuclear aspirations and rewards Tehran with cash that may bankroll the country's destabilizing activities across the Middle East. «NEWS.GNOM.ES, Jul 15»
Trio charged with assaulting man in Taunton bus station parking lot
TAUNTON — A Lynn woman, who police say wielded a handcuff as though it were brass knuckles to smash a cop in the mouth, was one of ... «Taunton Daily Gazette, Jul 15»
Mark Giordano Could Price His Way out of Calgary
As long as the Flames don't handcuff themselves for the future, it seems that re-signing Giordano on a five- or six-year deal is the right move. «Today's Slapshot, Jul 15»
Police: Lebowski Fest founder smoked weed at bowling alley
The police report claims Russell fought with officers as they tried to handcuff him. Russell was arrested on charges of marijuana possession, menacing and ... «KPRC Houston, Jul 15»
Officer Shoots Knife-Wielding Man In Venice [Updated]
In the video Batt shot, which can be seen below, a bystander asks if the man needs medical help as the police turn the man over and handcuff ... «LAist, Jul 15»
Alzheimer's Diagnostic Test Developed By 15-Year-Old Brit May …
Lab tests showed that the antibodies had the capability to “handcuff” toxic proteins and stop them from developing further. This could potentially ... «Medical Daily, Jul 15»
Finding Power on the Waiver Wire
As of right now Moreland is batting .292, so he isn't going to handcuff your batting average category if you decide to add him. —. Michael is a ... «FantasyPros, Jul 15»