What is "afflictions"

Usage examples of "afflictions".

I should count those but small afflictions, and should bear them as little burthens.

I do beseech thee, reader, that thou learn to beware of my negligence, by the afflictions, that for this thing I did for days, and months, and years, with sorrow undergo.

Charmian and Martin took their afflictions cheerfully, made the least of them, and moved with calm certitude along the way of life.

Among the numerous afflictions which the Europeans have entailed upon some of the natives of the South Seas, is the accidental introduction among them of that enemy of all repose and ruffler of even tempers--the Mosquito.