a batch of letters.
a deal of trouble.
a lot of money.
a slew of journalists.
a victim of circumstances.
a wad of money.
administer critical remarks to everyone present.
deal a blow to someone.
deserved a better fate.
dole out some money.
has a happy lot.
he bought a lot on the lake.
he made a mint on the stock market.
it must have cost plenty.
see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos.
she bought the whole caboodle.
shell out pocket money for the children.
success that was her portion.
the luck of the draw.
the luck of the Irish.
the machine dispenses soft drinks.
the smart set goes there.
they drew lots for it.
they were an angry lot.
whatever my fortune may be.