misery

"My sister bought new clothes for her school dance. "

"The family lived in poverty, struggling to afford basic necessities. "

"It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. - Ulysses S. Grant"

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

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"The architect planned the building for the client."

"His unhappiness was evident in the slumped shoulders and quiet voice. "

"The extreme of the workday was the three-hour meeting. "

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

"The earthquake was a terrible calamity, causing widespread destruction and many deaths. "

"The noisy construction next door was a constant distress for the students trying to study. "

"The carnival games were unfairly difficult, and hardly anybody won a prize."