a lot* - Times of hardship; rough circumstances, like when your mom’s

Times of hardship; rough circumstances, like when your mom’s yelling, your dog’s barking, and your math test is due tomorrow.

Times of hardship; rough circumstances. My dog barked all night and I got zero sleep.

Times of hardship; rough circumstances. My math test is due tomorrow and I have no idea what I’m doing.

Times of hardship; rough circumstances. My mom yelled at me and I cried.