He made good use of his time and learned a new skill.

The typhoon affected the whole country.

He entered the house through the front gate.

Due to the earthquake, my house was completely destroyed.

Due to the earthquake, my house was completely destroyed.

He was spending his time idly.

He was spending his time in idleness.

That news made the whole school noisy.

His house was completely destroyed by fire, leaving nothing behind.

My house burned down completely last night.