Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• Harry said he went to the library yesterday. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• We went to a club last night. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Lana has drunk four cups of coffee today! -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -