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His downfall was inevitable. Zijn ondergang was onafwendbaar.
His eccentric behaviour drew a lot of attention. Zijn zonderlinge gedrag trok veel aandacht.
His exile lasted more than ten years. Zijn ballingschap duurde meer dan tien jaar.
His face glowed with excitement. Zijn gezicht glom van opwinding.
His fame as a reviewer continued to grow. Zijn faam als recensent werd almaar groter.
his farewell letters zijn afscheidsbrieven
His father was a carpenter. Zijn vader was timmerman.
his favourite colour zijn favoriete kleur
his favourite colour is blue zijn favoriete kleur is blauw
his fingertips zijn vingertoppen
His flattery was well received by the bosses. Zijn vleierij werd goed ontvangen door de bazen.
his frayed pillowcase zijn gerafelde kussensloop
His hair is starting to turn gray. Zijn haren beginnen grijs te worden.
his handwriting got messier zijn handschrift werd slordiger
his hoarse voice zijn hese stem
his homely face zijn hologige gezicht
his horses are faster than eagles zijn paarden zijn sneller dan adelaars
His house is not here. Zijn huis is hier niet.
His house is very big. Zijn huis is heel groot.
His ideas are becoming more unusual. Zijn ideeën worden steeds ongewoner.