endeavor
/ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ noun B2- A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.
Plural endeavors
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At length I felt a desire to study this living chrysalis more closely, and to endeavor to understand the secret part played by these insect-actors when they occupy themselves simply with pulling different pieces of string.”
“I thank you for the warning,” said the count; “I shall endeavor to be prepared for all suppositions.”
“Certainly; and I also know that we have done all that human means afforded to endeavor to get one.”
“Well, sir,” resumed Danglars, after a brief silence, “I will endeavor to make myself understood, by requesting you to inform me for what sum you propose to draw upon me?”
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