woe

"The old woman muttered a malediction under her breath as the teenagers walked past her garden, clearly expressing her disapproval with a curse. "

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

"The college of teachers collaborated on a new curriculum for the school. "

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

"The sadness she felt after failing the test was understandable. "

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

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

"The student looked sorrowful after failing the important math test. "

"He was in trouble when the rain started."

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

"The lightning caused thunder."

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "