In spite of myself, my opinion of his sagacity was immeasurably heightened. 
My opinion of his intelligence was greatly raised.
I started thinking that he was a very stupid man.
From here one can catch trains to the north of Spain, but not to the south.
Man not in front of a large building
The dogs are playing tag.
a man chopping a pieces of fruit
We didn't hear anything before the piece fell.
The traditional feel is ruined by the pervasiveness of mosquito nets and tropical ceiling fans.