He was startled by the sound of gunfire.

In this area, there is a problem with harmful animals eating the crops.

He is facing multiple problems.

I forgot my mobile phone charger.

He expressed a word of gratitude.

It's not so much a big problem.

Oh, that's right, I remembered what I ate for dinner yesterday.

This old dictionary is a priceless treasure to me.

The police used a water cannon against the demonstrators.

Oh, that's surprising.