10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TUMBLE TO»
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tumble to in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
tumble to and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Adventures of Rumble,
Tumble, and Titch: Uncertain Times
He scooped up Tumble off the floor and placed her gently on his broad shoulders
, which thrilled Tumble to bits. “Hang on tightly and I will carry you the rest of the
way. It is not too far and we can then grab some rest,” he said as much to the rest
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2
Chembers 21 Century Dictionary
7 (also tumble to something) colhq to understand, realize or become aware of,
especially suddenly D tumbled to their intentions. 8 to dry (wet laundry) in a
tumble-drier. o noun 1 an act of tumbling. 2 a fall. 3 a somersault. 4 a confused or
untidy ...
3
The Routledge Dictionary of Historical Slang
Mayhew, 1851, of long or highfalutin words, 'We can't tumble to that barrikin.'
Either, as W. suggests, ex under-stumble, to understand, or perhaps, as the
O.E.D. implies, ex tumble on, chance on (a thing). 3. (Always tumble to.) Hence,
to assent ...
4
A Dictionary of the English Language: Intended
to Exhibi ... ...
TU'LIP-TREE, n. An American tree bearing flowers resembling the tulip, of the
genus Liriodendron. Also, a tree of the genus Magnolia. Lee. TUM'BLE, t>. i. [Sax.
rumbian, to tumble, to dance ; Sw. tumla, to fall, to tumble ; Dan. tumler, to shake,
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5
Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook
... flying speed in turbulence, etc. Manufacturer's limitations are provided for the
specific aircraft to avoid tucks and tumbles. Preflight preparation is the first step to
avoid the possibility of a tuck/tumble to avoid flying in strong weather conditions.
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Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
J. BARNETT Have to have words with Simonson, in case he has tumbled the
tattoo (1981). noun 3a: to take a tumble (to oneself) orig US To realize the facts of
one's situation. 1877–. M. GEE After a while I give up, and I take a tumble to
what's ...
John Ayto, John Simpson, 2010
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Harrap's essential English Dictionary
... singular) You have, or take, a tumble when you fall over. phrasal verb (informal
) You tumble to a fact when you realize it: I finally tumbled to the fact he'd been
lying all along. tumble drier or tumble dryer /'tAmbal draia(r)/ noun: tumble driers
A ...
8
A French and English dictionary
He tumbled or tumbled down, II tomba. To Tumble [to fall tin great quantities
hiniultu- ously] Tomber, s'ébouler, s'écrouler. The wall tumbled. La muraille s'
écroula. V. To Drop. To Tumble [to roll abouti Se rouler, se vautrer ; se renverser,
se jeter ...
Joseph Wilson (Professor in St. Gregory's College.), 1833
Tumble to your left and rise, tumble to your right and rise, and so on. ZENPO
KAITEN UKEMI (FORWARD TUMBLING METHODS) Zenpo-kaiten-ukemi are
perhaps the most dynamic tumbles in aikido. It is quite something to watch
someone ...
2 to fall a lot in value in a short time: Share prices tumbled yesterday. 3 to move in
an uncontrolledway, as iffallingorlikely to fall: An excited group of children
tumbled out of school/the bus. "phrasal verb tumble to sth uk old-fashioned
informal to ...
