Trudge (v.)
(be) caught up in (something)
Cast (v.)
Sordid (adj.)
Halcyon (adj.)
Glean (from something/somebody) (v.)
Aid (v.)
Assert (v.)
Aspersions (n.)
to obtain information, knowledge, etc., sometimes with difficulty
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
(of a period of time in the past) peaceful and happy
to help somebody/something to do something, especially by making it easier
to become involved in something
to obtain information, knowledge, etc., sometimes with difficulty
not moral or honest
critical or unpleasant remarks or judgements