Everyone was surprised by that strange phenomenon.

The locals believe that there is something strange existing in that old house.

It was difficult to tell her family that she was pregnant.

It was difficult to tell the family that she had become pregnant.

He is serving in the navy as a lieutenant.

He is a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.

He is suspected of being a member of Al-Qaeda.

He is wearing special shoes to control pronation.

We need new supports to maintain the stability of this building.

Sleeping in the springtime, I ended up sleeping soundly until late in the morning.