No, he was simply a way of escape from the insufferable monotony of my life." 130 I said nothing, and after a moment, she went on: "Don't misunderstand me. 
The woman pointed out that her life was monotonous.
He was what I needed to balance my incredibly agitated life.
You are an unhappy student who graduated.
The book he picked up was dark brown in color.
A woman is painting her nails.
The man is racing
A construction worker is working.
The boy is young