had been lettering
- past perfect progressive of letter.
Example Sentences
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David flung down the pen with which he had been lettering his books on the table, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, he sat moodily staring into the embers.
From The History of David Grieve by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
