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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
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What is the meaning of " had scarcely been lowered" in the following text?

The grand piano had scarcely been lowered from the second floor window when........

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What is the meaning of " had scarcely been lowered" in the following text? The grand piano had scarcely been lowered from the second floor window when Tom changed his mind and told the movers that he wanted to keep it. This means he decided to keep it just a few moments after it reached the ground.

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  • What is the meaning of " had scarcely been lowered" in the following text?
  • The grand piano had scarcely been lowered from the second floor window when Tom changed his mind and told the movers that he wanted to keep it.
  • This means he decided to keep it just a few moments after it reached the ground.
  • Consider this simpler example.
  • I tried to call you but there was no answer.
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What is the meaning of " had scarcely been lowered" in the following text?

The grand piano had scarcely been lowered from the second floor window when Tom changed his mind and told the movers that he wanted to keep it.

This means he decided to keep it just a few moments after it reached the ground.

Consider this simpler example.

I tried to

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