adorn
verb (used with object)
to decorate or add beauty to, as by ornaments.
were adorning
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past progressiveof adorn.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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They seemed to be anxious to observe the inhabitants, and to greet the lovely women who were adorning the windows of the houses like garlands of flowers.
From Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia by Jordan, F.
In the meantime two bridesmaids were adorning the bride in her room.
This made five all together that were adorning my person.
From The Cruise of the Snark by London, Jack
Large red candles, painted with gold, were burning on a sort of mantelpiece at the top of the room, and new lanterns were adorning the hall.
From Everlasting Pearl One of China's Women by Johannsen, Anna Magdalena
And he would point out, in contrast, the precious diplomas which were adorning his desk, the metal vases and other trophies won in the fairs by the descendants of his blooded stock.
From The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Jordan, Charlotte Brewster
