yarn
noun
thread made of natural or synthetic fibers and used for knitting and weaving.
have been yarning
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present perfect progressiveof yarn.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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In the morning Mr Powell came in for breakfast; and after the first awkwardness of meeting a man you have been yarning with overnight had worn off, we discovered a liking for each other.”
From Chance A Tale in Two Parts by Conrad, Joseph
In the morning Mr. Powell came in for breakfast; and after the first awkwardness of meeting a man you have been yarning with over-night had worn off, we discovered a liking for each other.”
From Chance A Tale in Two Parts by Conrad, Joseph
