It had always been a happy place
这里从前一直是个令人愉快的地方。
The hotel had always been run in a slipshod way.
该酒店的管理一向马虎。
He had always been able to count on her wise counsel
他总能从她那里得到明智的建议。
He had always been open with her and she always felt she would know if he lied
他对她总是坦诚相待，她也一直觉得如果他说谎，自己一定能察觉。
He had always been in love with the enchanted landscape of the West.
他一向热爱西部的迷人风光。