Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• We went to a club last night. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• I have written three essays already. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -