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was arraying

  • past progressive
    of array.
    array
    verb (used with object)
    to place in proper or desired order; marshal.

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While he was arraying his hoplites in line, one of them advanced a long way in front, and then, fearing one of the enemy, retired.

From Plutarch's Lives Volume III. by Aubrey Stewart

While she was arraying herself I sat back in my chair, thinking.

From Five Nights by Victoria Cross

Fairbairn was arraying himself in his boating things, and greeted his friend cheerily.

From The Willoughby Captains by Talbot Baines Reed

Even though it was late autumn, the climate was arraying the landscape with warm rains and the dandelions of April.

From Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America by Steven (Steven David Justin) Sills

She had already rolled down her sleeves and was arraying herself in her hat and jacket.

From The Third Violet by Stephen Crane