was shambling
- past progressive of shamble.
Example Sentences
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Rath jumped in his truck, headed to the airport, and there he was, shambling down a Jetway — Casto, in his Ferris letterman's jacket, carrying his clothes in two Hefty bags.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2011
The person was some labourer; his gait was shambling, his regard fixed in front of him as absolutely as if he wore blinkers; and in his hand he carried a few sticks.
From The Mayor of Casterbridge by Hardy, Thomas
At the first sound, Mary was at the door flying a handkerchief by way of answer, and the old long-legged serving-man was shambling down the gravel to the pier.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI by Stevenson, Robert Louis
In a sort of daze Challoner was shambling toward the door when the telephone-bell rang.
From The Red Mouse by Osborne, William Hamilton
Old Hesketh was shambling along on a correspondingly veteran steed, but he had no firearm.
From Harley Greenoak's Charge by Mitford, Bertram
