Poirot hurried to explain himself. 
Poirot was rushed to explain himself.
Poirot was in no hurry to explain himself.
A small child is playing with a stick indoors.
A group of people are all standing on top of the table dancing.
Jessica Tandy won an award for Best Actor.
A bunch of guys are on a boat.
Due to the economic concerns of the Office of Management and Budget an economic analysis was conducted
Three people are knocking back a few shots at the bar.