Chapter III

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From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

a youthful male person

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading This chapter deals with more general lonesome songs.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I’m rollin’ through an unfriendly worl’ [22] See Chapters VII and VIII for the songs of this type.

a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling

From this reading This chapter deals with more general lonesome songs.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Typical of the lonesome note in the present-day songs of the wanderer are the following lines:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I’m rollin’ through an unfriendly worl’ [22] See Chapters VII and VIII for the songs of this type.

set up or found

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading This chapter deals with more general lonesome songs.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

where you live at a particular time

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

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From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

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From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Typical of the lonesome note in the present-day songs of the wanderer are the following lines:

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

being the only one; single and isolated from others

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This chapter deals with more general lonesome songs.

having no living or known mother

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

no person; not anyone

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

a brief written record

From this reading Typical of the lonesome note in the present-day songs of the wanderer are the following lines:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

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From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

expressing sorrowfulness

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

belonging to the present time

From this reading Typical of the lonesome note in the present-day songs of the wanderer are the following lines:

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

possessing material wealth

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

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From this reading I’m rollin’ through an unfriendly worl’ [22] See Chapters VII and VIII for the songs of this type.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I’m rollin’ through an unfriendly worl’ [22] See Chapters VII and VIII for the songs of this type.

a person who sings

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

a short musical composition with words

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I’m rollin’ through an unfriendly worl’ [22] See Chapters VII and VIII for the songs of this type.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading I’m rollin’ through an unfriendly worl’ [22] See Chapters VII and VIII for the songs of this type.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading Typical of the lonesome note in the present-day songs of the wanderer are the following lines:

not easy to understand or use

From this reading I’m rollin’ through an unfriendly worl’ [22] See Chapters VII and VIII for the songs of this type.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading I’m rollin’ through an unfriendly worl’ [22] See Chapters VII and VIII for the songs of this type.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading I’m rollin’ through an unfriendly worl’ [22] See Chapters VII and VIII for the songs of this type.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

which person or people

From this reading SONGS OF THE LONESOME ROAD The blues _par excellence_ are, of course, to be found in those songs of sorrow and disappointment and longing which center around the love relation.[22] But the song of the “po’ boy long ways from home” who wanders “down that lonesome road” is rich in pathos and plaintiveness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This chapter deals with more general lonesome songs.

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From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The wanderer is not unlike the old singer who sang, Sometimes I hangs my head an’ cries I’m po’ little orphan chile in de worl’ Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile Nobody knows de trouble I’ve had This ol’ worl’s been a hell to me