Glean (from something/somebody) (v.)
Trudge (v.)
(be) caught up in (something)
Cast (v.)
Assert (v.)
Aspersions (n.)
Sordid (adj.)
Aid (v.)
Halcyon (adj.)
to become involved in something
to say, do or suggest something that makes people doubt something or think that sth/somebody is less honest, good, etc.
to walk slowly or with heavy steps, because you are tired or carrying something heavy
critical or unpleasant remarks or judgements
to help somebody/something to do something, especially by making it easier
(of a period of time in the past) peaceful and happy
to obtain information, knowledge, etc., sometimes with difficulty
to obtain information, knowledge, etc., sometimes with difficulty
not moral or honest