His cooking skills are among the top five in the local area.

This information sank in immediately.

Due to the earthquake, cracks appeared in the wall.

This month's expenses are too high, I have to save money.

My personal thought is that everyone should be treated equally.

He values his private life.

He holds a personal grudge against me.

Using the private railway makes commuting very convenient.

He was born as an illegitimate child and experienced many difficulties.

My grandfather used to till his privately-owned rice field.