Example sentences

1. 彼は母親の死の知らせを聞くと、ただ泣くばかりだった。

   He did nothing but weep when he heard of his mother's death.

2. 彼は奈良へ行ってそこで知らせを聞いた。

   He went to, where he heard the news.

3. 彼は知らせを聞くとすぐに泣き出した。

   He had no sooner heard the news than he began to cry.