The bus stopped -> The bus stopped when it had finally reached the next bus stop.

The storm blew -> The storm blew due to humongous climate changes.

The old man staggered-> The old man staggered after he had just hit his foot on a piece of rock-hard metal.

He made his way to the house-> He made his way to the house after he picked up some groceries.

He sat down at the table-> He sat down at the table even though he had a fight with his sibling.

He waited for them to arrive-> He waited for them to arrive before they went to the mall together.