weary load

Example Sentences

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Borne down with a weary load of debt and dwindling earnings, MOP subsided into bankruptcy.

From Time Magazine Archive

Love, knowing that dear image to be his,    Woke up within the sick heart sorrow-bowed,     Unto the sighs which are its weary load, Saying, "Go forth."

From Song and Legend from the Middle Ages by MacClintock, Porter Lander

You that must travel with a weary load   Along this darkling, labyrinthine street—   Have men with torches at your head and feet If you would pass the dangers of the road.

From The Diwan of Abu'l-Ala by Baerlein, Henry

“Then look at the contrast,” said Lady Rockville, pointing to a long row of cart-horses with galled sides, shrivelled skins, broken knees, and emaciated bodies, which were all dragging their weary load along.

From Holiday House A Series of Tales by Sinclair, Catherine

He whistles down the day-long road,     And, when the chilly shadows fall And heavier hangs the weary load,     Is he down-hearted?

From A Treasury of War Poetry British and American Poems of the World War 1914-1917 by Clarke, George Herbert