were mantling
- past progressive of mantle.
Example Sentences
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However, the sun shone, the month was May, the grass was green, the birds were singing, my hopes were mantling, and my cares were soon forgotten.
From The Adventures of Hugh Trevor by Holcroft, Thomas
The little waves were mantling, dimpling, and seemed playfully striving to emulate the intenser glories of the heavens above.
From Rattlin the Reefer by Marryat, Frederick
The roses were mantling in her cheeks now and her eyes were cast down, but when she lifted them to me for an instant, I saw that they were shining and moist.
From The Red Thumb Mark by Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin)
Dark clouds were mantling the desert like rolling smoke from a prairie-fire.
From Heritage of the Desert by Grey, Zane
