EN · Patterns
By the time + subject + verb, + subject + had + past participle
This set contains 8 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.3
By the time Sshe VPastarrived, Sthey HrPasthad already v2Paststarted.
Explanation
By the time she arrived, they had already started.
By the time She VPastcalled, Swe HrPasthad v2Pastleft the office.
Explanation
By the time he called, we had left the office.
Patternsleave — left — left
By the time Sthey VPastsubmitted the report, Sthe deadline HrPasthad v2Pastpassed.
Explanation
By the time they submitted the report, the deadline had passed.
By the time Swe VPastfinished, Severyone HrPasthad v2Pastgone home.
Explanation
By the time we finished, everyone had gone home.
Patternsgo — went — gone
By the time Sshe VPastrealized, Sthe opportunity HrPasthad v2Pastslipped away.
Explanation
By the time she realized, the opportunity had slipped away.
By the time She VPastresponded, S*the issue HrPasthad st*Pastbeen v2Pastresolved.
Explanation
By the time he responded, the issue had been resolved.
By the time Sthey VPastarrived, Sthe meeting HrPasthad v2Pastended.
Explanation
By the time they arrived, the meeting had ended.
By the time Swe VPastlaunched the product, Sthe market HrPasthad v2Pastshifted.
Explanation
By the time we launched the product, the market had shifted.