nerve
noun
one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
was nerving
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past progressiveof nerve.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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It was now a week to the wedding-day, and Charlotte was nerving herself for an effort.
From How It All Came Round by L. T. Meade
The Parson was nerving himself for the meeting, but would not allow that he was in the least degree afraid.
From Parson Kelly by Andrew Lang
She was nerving herself to ask a question.
From Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir by May Agnes Fleming
He was nerving himself for a great struggle.
From The Loom of Youth by Alec Waugh
I had promised Mrs. Lamotte not to betray her, but was nerving myself to dare all and save you, when poor Evan threw himself into the breach, and saved us, all three.
From The Diamond Coterie by Lawrence L. Lynch
