Past Simple, Past Continuous

While I (enjoy) a luxury bath, she (work) away.

When I (enter) the room, she (mumble) something under the nose.

We (sit) in a state of tense attention while he (try) to concentrate.

When I (receive) the first letter, I (think) it was a joke. But the second letter (put) me on the alert.

He (make) a grave error, when he (speak) with great assurance.

He (return) to seat and (pick up) the newspaper which he had left behind.

I (intend) to turn in earlier tonight, but Bess (call) and (invite) me to a party.

He (glance) at her several times during the evening.

She (pick up) her book with a hand that (tremble).

He frequently (make) me feel out of things.

When in Spain we (go) to the beach twice a day.

Last week I was on a diet, I (not eat) any sweets at all.