Fill in the blanks

[Tan Elaine]

Moved beyond _______, Josh tried desperately to ________ the lump in his throat. He helped the youngster upright the wheelchair and the two of them lifted his brother back into the wheelchair.

I think the first blank should be filled in by 'words' and the second by 'swallow'. Does it make sense?

Thanks.

[5jj]

Yes.

[Coolfootluke]

I am not a teacher.

Yes, that's what I would have put.