I was surprised to hear that she was dead.
彼女の死を知らされて驚いた
I was surprised to learn that he was dead.
彼の死を知って驚いた
I was taken aback by his rude attitude.
彼の失礼な態度にまごついた
I was there for five years, so I know the city upside down.
5年いたのでその街は隅々まで知っている
I was under the impression that you despised sympathy.
君は同情を嫌うと思い込んでいた
I was very glad to receive your e-mail.
メールをいただいて非常にうれしく思いました
I was waiting for a break in the conversation [the traffic].
会話[車の流れ]が途切れるのを待っていた
I was weak from hunger [my illness].
私は空腹[病気]で弱っていた
I was wondering whether you would care to join us at the table.
同席していただけませんでしょうか
I was wont to listen to the radio while reading.
いつも本を読みながらラジオを流していた