America is one of the big countries in the world.

I was shocked by his cruel behavior.

I was shocked by his cruel act.

I am planning to go to Thailand next week.

The judge delivered a guilty verdict to him.

The judge sentenced him to life imprisonment.

He deeply loves classical literature.

He is reading a book about the ancient empire.

He demonstrated very effective leadership as the prime minister of a small nation.

He assumed the position of Shogun.