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She had already eaten when we arrived at the restaurant.
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She had already eaten when we arrived at the restaurant.
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How to use in different contexts
Narrating a Story
We arrived late; she had already finished her meal.
Describing a Sequence of Events
She ate dinner, and then we arrived at the restaurant.
Expressing Surprise
I was surprised she had already eaten when we got there.
Giving an Explanation
We didn't eat together because she had already eaten before we arrived.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Upon our arrival at the restaurant, she had already consumed her meal.
Casual
She'd already eaten by the time we got to the restaurant.
Simpler English
She ate before we got to the restaurant.
Phrases to learn
had already eaten
Completed eating before a specific time.
arrived at the restaurant
Reached the restaurant.