Could you please explain the meaning of this ancient document?

He embraced her.

Elections for the prefectural and metropolitan assemblies are an important part of local self-government.

His name is (John).

He is good at playing the kettle drum.

He put the important part in parentheses.

I pray at the cathedral every day.

He is deeply involved in the animal liberation movement.

Their opinions are roughly the same.

He was fascinated by pseudoscience.