was arraying
- past progressive of array.
Example Sentences
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The decks were encumbered with clothes-bags, and Jack was arraying himself as directed.
From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael
Fairbairn was arraying himself in his boating things, and greeted his friend cheerily.
From The Willoughby Captains by Reed, Talbot Baines
One afternoon in Coronado, where they made the longest stay of their trip, more than three weeks, Gloria was arraying herself brilliantly for tea.
From The Beautiful and Damned by Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott)
Hurstwood was arraying himself in one of his perfection vests before the glass at the time.
From Sister Carrie: a Novel by Dreiser, Theodore
The housekeeper laughed, and kissed Tilly, whom she was arraying in a great check apron, big enough to cover her.
From What She Could by Warner, Susan
