He is very knowledgeable about the history of that region, like a living dictionary.

He is known as a living dictionary of that region.

He passed away quietly last night.

He shot a movie using a new movie camera.

He reunited with his brother, from whom he had been separated since childhood.

They were separated by the war.

There is a new projector in my office.

He likes to eat raw oysters.

The Ano-yo-iki is painting a beautiful scenery.

She is like a pure maiden.