The splendour of that castle was breathtaking.

The police had a warrant for him.

This semiconductor material has the ability to generate excitons.

He was sent to prison.

Today was a cold day.

Due to the chill, we refrained from going out.

He was indifferent to my story.

I was surprised by his cold-heartedness.

The government has issued a state of emergency.

The government has officially announced a state of emergency.