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Meanings of crippled old in English

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Usage of crippled old in English
1
Besides this, she is the only support of a crippled old woman.
A Cardinal Sin
2
He would not want a crippled old man to lead his people.
Bones of the Dragon
3
The crippled old man lay down and realized how tired he was.
The Clan of the Cave Bear
4
At first I did not recognize him-hewas a bent, crippled old man.
Helen of troy
5
Ayla shuffled slowly toward the crippled old man, nervously looking down at her feet.
The Clan of the Cave Bear
6
Two tall Augustines were supporting a crippled old man; they were showing him some fresh garden-beds.
In and out of Three Normandy Inns
7
Why should I waste my time with a crippled old basket maker- Ihavework to do.
Helen of the Old House
8
Presently they all went into the next room, the minister hesitating to help his crippled old deacon.
The Prussian Officer
9
And what possible harm could there be in a poor crippled old basket maker like you, heh?
Helen of the Old House
10
On the third day, the miners' legs had not improved, and Hillalum felt like a crippled old man.
Arrival (Stories of Your Life and Others)
11
Two hot, close rooms thus became my world; and a crippled old woman, my mistress, my friend, my all.
Villette
12
I remind myself of our gaunt and crippled old gatekeeper when I find myself disapproving of other people's trees.
The Irish Times
13
Joshua checked the radar return, computing a vector around the crippled old ship so he could reach its airlock.
The Neutronium Alchemist
14
There was the grandfather in that procession, and the grandmother,-sometimesshe was a crippled old body who could not walk.
Private Peat
15
The horse advanced with long, wild strides, and knocked the crippled old man over as if he were a ninepin.
The Vultures
16
At that moment the crippled old man vanished suddenly, and the brothers saw Merlin in his own person riding toward them.
Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5
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