Can I use the word "already", even though "making their way back" is the present tense?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes, because “already” has the meaning of “by this or that time” in this context. Although the present tense is used here, “already” is used to show that the action began previously or has already occurred. Ex: I’ve already started making dinner, so don’t eat anything. Ex: Don’t worry! You already got a good mark on your exam, so you will get a good final grade.