The dog is pawing at the ground in the garden.

The ground is wet, so please be careful not to slip.

He was feeling anxiety before the exam.

He is very anxious about tomorrow's exam.

I decided to start a new project.

He started playing the piano.

Since I started studying Japanese, I have been able to understand more about Japanese culture.

He came to Japan for the first time.

My grandfather used to plow the rice fields with a horse in the old days.

My uncle keeps a horse.