Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• We went to a club last night. -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -