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While exploring an old bookstore, I stumbled upon a rare first edition of my favorite novel—such serendipity!

She is a prolific writer, having published ten novels in just five years.

During the meeting, he started extemporizing a solution to the problem when his original plan fell through.

The stars twinkle brightly in the clear night sky.

His explanation was pure bunk; no one believed a word of it.

His achievements were impressive, but the level of adulation he received seemed excessive.

After losing his job and home, he found himself destitute, with no means to support his familily.

His unctuous tone and excessive flattery made everyone in the room feel uneasy.

She spent the evening ruminating over the decisions that led her to her current situation.

Instead of appreciating the effort put into the project, he continued to carp about minor details.

I had the jitters before my presentation, but they disappeared once I started speaking.

Zachód słońca pomalował niebo jarzącymi się odcieniami pomarańczu i różu.

The sunset painted the sky with incandescent shades of orange and pink.

Ma zamiłowanie do rozwiązywania skomplikowanych łamigłówek w wolnym czasie.

She has a penchant for solving complex puzzles in her free time.

I couldn't focus on my work because of a nagging headache that wouldn't go away.

Her once elegant outfit now looked tawdry and cheap under the harsh light.

I tend to zone out during long meetings if they're not engaging.

The buoyant mood of the crowd lifted everyone's spirits after the victory.

His lack of experience does not necessarily preclude him from being a strong candidate for the job.

The material is impervious to water. / He remained impervious to criticism.

The clatter of dishes echoed through the kitchen as the waiters rushed to serve the guests.

Z biegiem czasu tętnice mogą ulec zwapnieniu, co prowadzi do problemów zdrowotnych.

Over time, the arteries can calcify, leading to health problems.

Zmienność pogody utrudniała planowanie wydarzeń na świeżym powietrzu.

The vicissitudes of the weather made planning outdoor events difficult.

We heard a lark singing early in the morning. / They went on a midnight drive just for a lark.

Stanął na metalowej kratce i spojrzał na wodę poniżej. / Jej wysoki śmiech drażnił wszystkich. / She’s grating some cheese for the pasta.

He stepped on the metal grating and looked down at the water below. / Her high-pitched laugh was grating on everyone’s nerves. / She’s grating some cheese for the pasta.

He had a self-deprecating way of talking about his achievements.

The storm denuded the trees of their leaves. / The scandal denuded the organization of its credibility.

The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading away as night approached.

Gdy pociąg nagle się zatrzymał, pasażerowie gwałtownie pochylili się do przodu na swoich siedzeniach.

As the train came to a sudden stop, the passengers lurched forward in their seats.

Zawsze knuł, by przechytrzyć swoich rywali.

He was always scheming to outsmart his rivals.

Marynarze wspólnie podnosili żagle.

The sailors worked together to hoist the sails.

Spędzili godziny, targując się o cenę samochodu.

They spent hours haggling over the price of the car.

Czuła urazę po tym, jak pominięto ją przy awansie.

She felt resentful after being overlooked for the promotion.