Short-winded elations of men, are partial, incomplete, elations. An elation is a great joy. Nick Carraway sees himself as a man who reserves judgment. As a result, people are always confiding in him. Nick first thought that he was worthy of much scorn.
Abortive sorrows are half-sorrows, unfeeling sorrows, fake sorrows.
Short-winded elations of men, are partial, incomplete, elations. An elation is a great joy.