had been breakfasting
- past perfect progressive of breakfast.
Example Sentences
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They had been breakfasting at the Brevoort and he was coaxing her to let him come up to her rooms and sing for an hour.
From Youth and the Bright Medusa by Cather, Willa Sibert
He twisted his head in the direction of the pavilion, where they had been breakfasting.
From Between the Dark and the Daylight by Howells, William Dean
The family of Don Andres had been breakfasting upon the wide veranda when Manuel strode grimly across the patio and confronted them.
From The Gringos by Fischer, Anton Otto
A tall, fair girl had stepped out of the room where he had been breakfasting, and was standing by his elbow.
From The Missioner by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
He had been breakfasting at some Arlesian Delmonico's, and had partially lost his wits before coming to the encounter, while retaining all his courage.
From Mathieu Ropars: et cetera by Young, William
