Usages of cum
Cum titulus nimis longus esset, magister eum breviorem facere iussit.
Since the title was too long, the teacher ordered it to be made shorter.
Cum nox obscura esset, pater lucernam accendit.
When the night was dark, father lit the lamp.
Cum avia fessa esset, paulum in cubili quiescebat, dum filiae in atrio loquebantur.
Since grandmother was tired, she was resting for a little while in bed, while the daughters were talking in the atrium.
Cum pluvia sordes in pavimento reliquisset, serva iterum pavimentum purgare coacta est.
Since the rain had left dirt on the floor, the maid was forced to clean the floor again.
Cum mater in culina occupata esset, filia ipsa cubiculum purgavit nec ullam moram fecit.
Since mother was busy in the kitchen, the daughter cleaned the bedroom herself and made no delay.
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