Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -