~たものだ (used to / nostalgic past)

She used to often practice violin on the rooftop.

When she lived in London, she used to go to that theater often.

She used to play the piano often after school.

She used to often quote from the Bible.

He used to be quite the ladies' man.

She used to pray before going to bed.

She used to travel a lot when she was young.

The boy used to come every day.

My father used to go to work by bus.

My father often used to tell us about his student days.

My father used to read that poem aloud.

She used to be pretentious.

She used to live a lavish lifestyle.