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At the time that I had brought vs When I had brought

Both phrases are correct, but "when I had brought" is more commonly used in English. They both convey the same meaning of referring to a specific point in the past when an action was completed.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 769 views

At the time that I had brought

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a specific point in the past when an action was completed.
  • Nov 7, 2014 ... I wished at the time that I had brought the whole kit, especially my trusty tripod. When this autumn invitation to return to the park was offered, the ...
  • I wished at the time that I had brought the whole kit, especially my trusty tripod. When this autumn invitation to return to the park was offered, the entire toy box ...
  • Feb 25, 2014 ... I was so bloody close to the guy! I sorta wished at the time that i Had brought a 24mm lens. I am glad looking at these that i stuck with the 50-1.2.
  • Nov 2, 2010 ... I sorta wished at the time that i Had brought a 24mm lens. I am glad looking at these that i stuck with the 50-1.2. Art-Brut-157. « Older Entries.

Alternatives:

  • when I had brought

When I had brought

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a specific point in the past when an action was completed.
  • For when I had brought them into the land that I swore to give them, then wherever they saw any high hill or any leafy tree, there they offered their sacrifices and ...
  • 28For when I had brought them into the land, for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to them, then they saw every high hill, and all the thick trees, and they ...
  • Ezekiel 20:28 For when I had brought them into the land, for the which I lifted … Ezekiel 6:13 Then shall you know that I am the LORD, when their slain men shall  ...
  • [28] For when I had brought them into the land, for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to them, then they saw every high hill, and all the thick trees, and they ...

Alternatives:

  • at the time that I had brought

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