O ostap77 Key Member Joined Sep 9, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Ukrainian Home Country Ukraine Current Location Ukraine Dec 16, 2010 #1 "There was also written that at the age of 53 he had retired and promised not to touch the brush again." Correct?
"There was also written that at the age of 53 he had retired and promised not to touch the brush again." Correct?
lauralie2 Senior Member Joined Dec 20, 2009 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language English Home Country Canada Current Location China Dec 16, 2010 #2 [STRIKE]There[/STRIKE] It was also written that at the age of 53 he had retired and promised not to touch the brush again.
[STRIKE]There[/STRIKE] It was also written that at the age of 53 he had retired and promised not to touch the brush again.
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Dec 16, 2010 #3 And, before you ask, Ostap, a past simple he retired is also possible.
