chagrins

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school."

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

"The buzzing fly vexed the student trying to concentrate on her homework. "

"I tried the math problem again, and this time I got it right. "

"Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off."

"He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise."

"Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"The teacher's explanation of the new math concept was a bit of a bother; it took a lot of extra time and discussion. "