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to cause discomfort; to trouble; to put out; to disturb
dislodge
inconvenience
continue
anger
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Usage of then (Who was mopping the floor then? Mom and Dad were.)



 
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Usage of then (Who was mopping the floor then? Mom and Dad were.) #1 (permalink) Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:28 am   Usage of then (Who was mopping the floor then? Mom and Dad were.)		  
Which one is better?
Who mopped the floor then? Mom and Dad did.
or
Who was mopping the floor then? Mom and Dad were.
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Usage of then (Who was mopping the floor then? Mom and Dad were.) #2 (permalink) Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:04 am   Usage of then (Who was mopping the floor then? Mom and Dad were.)		  
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They are both fine. Choice will depend on context.
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