is pluming
- present progressive of plume (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"See, the prince is pluming himself," said one of the thieves.
From The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas père, Alexandre
He says you were just about at the last gasp when he got hold of you, and is pluming himself no end on having brought you through so well.”
From The Red Symbol by Ironside, John
The cock-sparrow is pluming his breast while the hunter is pulling the string of the snare.'
From Khaled, A Tale of Arabia by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
"Say, Perk," he said presently, "somehow, I'm afraid this particular worm of ours is pluming for flight."
From Skinner's Dress Suit by Wilson, F. Vaux (Francis Vaux)
