had pitied
- past perfect of pity.
Example Sentences
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He had pitied her, watching her belly swell, knowing that her rat of a boyfriend had taken off and left her high and dry.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
Yet all the gods had pitied Lord Odysseus, all but Poseidon, raging cold and rough against the brave king till he came ashore at last on his own land.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
Even if she had pitied herself, which she did not, she could have had no mercy on him.
From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Douglas, Amanda Minnie
Violet had not condemned her, had pitied her, and had shown her untiring sympathy and affection—for love of Cedric.
From Consequences by Delafield, E. M.
She had pitied and protected him; might she not some day come to love him?
From The Black Poodle And Other Tales by Anstey, F.
