Shows past habit or action A that was done often
This usage emphasizes a nostalgic feeling about the action A
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昔はこの空き地でも子供達が遊んでいたものだ。
In the old days kids used to even play in this vacant land.
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祖母は厳しい人で、よく私をしかったものだ。
My grandmother is a strict person and often used to scold me.
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母は私達に少しでも野菜を食べさせようとしたものだ。
My mother used to make us eat at least a few vegetables.
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あそこでよく釣りをしていたものだ。
I used to often go fishing there.
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