a. Anxious and angry, I tried to chase him, but he disappeared into the crowd.
b. On my holiday in Paris, while I was enjoying a delicious croissant in a café, someone snatched my purse right off the chair.
c. I reached and explained everything; after searching the area, a kind local found my purse hidden in a bush.
d. Sure, I lost all of my money, but having my important documents safe made everything feel OK again.
e. I felt like it was the end of the world because I had everything in there – my money, cards, even my passport.