Verb conjugation of "plead" in English

I ran across the bridge to reach the other terminal and asked at the check in counter which connecting flights were still available. I wanted to avoid having to drive into the city at any cost.
Thank you for your inquiry. Your Italian is very good. How long have you learned it? Last year I studied Spanish, which is very similar to my native Italian, but it also confuses you sometimes.
My family and I live in Frankfurt. I love South American literature, Jewish music, winter sports, and of course the time with my family. What do you do in your spare time? Reading Spanish books too?