breakfast
noun
the first meal of the day; morning meal.
were breakfasting
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past progressiveof breakfast.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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The Diceys were breakfasting at the house, for Harry Shafto’s leave was up, and he was to take Willy with him on board the “Ranger,” then lying in Portsmouth harbour.
From The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. by William Henry Giles Kingston
They were at once accommodated, and after washing and dressing they went down to the coffee-room, where several French gentlemen were breakfasting.
From By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson by W. (William) Rainey
The two were breakfasting alone—at the moment there was not even a man-servant in the room—but Lord Fairholme had long ago established the golden rule that controversial topics were taboo during meals.
From Cynthia's Chauffeur by Louis Tracy
Millière was brought in when we were breakfasting with the general at the restaurant De Tournon, near the Luxembourg.
From History of the Commune of 1871 by P. Lissagary
The men were breakfasting and preparing for the route.
From Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I by Charles James Lever
