bemoan

"He bemoaned the drought but went on watering his lawn."

"My mom is watering the flowers in the garden. "

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

"The puppy's struggles to climb onto the high couch were exhausting to watch. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"Let me tell you how it happened."

"The failing grade on her math test dismayed her; she lost all motivation to study for the next one. "

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

"She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war."

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"The long drought caused the farmer's crops to wither and die. "

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."