He received a stern scolding from his father.

We spent the night at that lodging.

He returned the sword to its sheath.

Dominica is a beautiful country located in the Caribbean Sea.

Due to yesterday's heavy rain, earth and sand flowed down from the mountain.

He became friends with the natives of that area.

When he suddenly appeared, I was taken aback.

He was surprised to hear the news.

He was surprised when his friend played a practical joke on him.

He is as sincere and trustworthy as a person of earth.