groan
noun
a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
had groaned
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past perfectof groan.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Husband No. 1 had groaned, "Living with you and those kids was like living with Carrie Nation in a den of lions."
From Time Magazine Archive
Every head in the room swiveled to see who had groaned.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
They were talking about letters that morning because Calder had groaned about having to write a thank-you note, and said that it was always a waste of time.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
Asher had groaned good- naturedly, turned his bike, and ridden back while Jonas waited.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
For example: the English nation had groaned under the despotism of the Stuarts.
From The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 by Thomas Paine
