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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But while they executed the four figures of a square dance, the Venetian was scenting my thoughts; he guessed the great interest I felt in him.
From Facino Cane by Honoré de Balzac
The venerable hound had risen, and was scenting the fresh breeze which continued to sweep heavily over the prairie.
From The Prairie by James Fenimore Cooper
With the keen instinct of a hound he was scenting for a personal danger.
From The River's End by James Oliver Curwood
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 Temple Bailey
I gave one final shove, burst the door open, and discovered the bouquet to be a bishop, who was scenting his handkerchief at the time with otto of roses.
From The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2 by Harry Furniss
