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He was preparing the ingredients.
English Added by Floodlight on Sep. 30, 2025, 21:39 • 5 words
He was building a hotel.
English Added by Floodlight on Sep. 30, 2025, 21:38 • 5 words
He was deeply saddened.
English Added by Floodlight on Sep. 30, 2025, 21:08 • 4 words
He was attacked.
English Added by Floodlight on Sep. 30, 2025, 20:49 • 3 words
He was leaving the house.
English Added by Floodlight on Sep. 30, 2025, 20:34 • 5 words
He was cutting vegetables.
English Added by Floodlight on Sep. 30, 2025, 20:31 • 4 words
He was watching from above.
English Added by Floodlight on Sep. 30, 2025, 20:27 • 5 words
She was standing nearby.
English Added by Floodlight on Sep. 30, 2025, 20:25 • 4 words
Il a désespérément besoin d'eau.
French Added by Floodlight on Sep. 30, 2025, 17:41 • 5 words
Il a plongé sous l'eau sans hésitation.
French Added by Floodlight on Sep. 30, 2025, 17:41 • 7 words