A new bud has sprouted from this twig of the tree.

I will cook using this powder.

This story ends with him reaching a happy ending.

We had a picnic at the lake over the weekend.

We went for a picnic to the lake on the weekend.

He is said to have an interest in Communism.

His room reflects his bad taste.

He likes to flaunt his flaws, which could be described as being apt to make a show of one's faults.

She is planning a date with her current boyfriend.

He lost everything.