The other day while I was sitting on the train...
to begin a story
New buildings were going up everywhere.
to show change or development
Just as I was falling asleep, I heard a strange noise.
something that continued before and after another action
He was taking money from the till when no-one was looking.
something happening again and again
What were you doing at the time of the incident?
something that happened before and after a particular time
It was raining.
something that continued for some time
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