Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -