I thought ... was
Non pensavo che fosse difficile andare d'accordo con Tom e Mary.
I didn't think it would be difficult to get along with Tom and Mary.
Pensavo che fosse in pensione.
I thought he was retired.
I thought she was my friend.
Pensavo che fosse una bottiglia.
I thought it was a bottle.
Io pensavo che fosse di mia responsabilità aiutare Tom.
I thought it was my responsibility to help Tom.
I thought he was happy here.
Non pensavo che fosse un simile splendore.
I didn't think it was such a splendor.
— La storia infinita (1984)