scent
noun
a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable.
was scenting
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past progressiveof scent.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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And, indeed, he was scenting the steps of a man,—the man whom he has sworn to report to his master, the manager of the "Epoque."
From Mystery of the Yellow Room by Leroux, Gaston
The venerable hound had risen, and was scenting the fresh breeze which continued to sweep heavily over the prairie.
From The Prairie by Cooper, James Fenimore
We were no sooner in than MacLachlan was scenting round and into this little house.
From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Munro, Neil
There was about her constantly the perfume of the sachet powder with which she was scenting the fine lawn and lace which glorified certain baskets and bassinets.
From Contrary Mary by Bailey, Temple
It immediately was scenting and whining among the frozen travellers.
From The Headsman The Abbaye des Vignerons by Cooper, James Fenimore
