were allotting

• past progressive

  past progressive

  Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.

  of allot.
  allot

  verb (used with object)

  to divide or distribute by share or portion; distribute or parcel out; apportion.

Related Words

• allocate
• appoint
• apportion
• appropriate
• assign
• designate
• distribute
• earmark
• set aside