Once again I could not help regretting that my friend was so prone to lose his head in moments of excitement. 
I couldn't help regretting that my friend would get so upset.
My friend never got worked up.
Four people are on a beach.
There is a tree.
Four young children are walking barefoot.
No change from a budget deficit is necessary to lower debt levels.
He flew to England.
They are taking a family photo.