attain
verb (used with object)
to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain.
unattaining
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a word derived from
attain.
Example Sentences
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No mortal’s endeavour or attainment will, in the smallest, content the as yet unendeavouring, unattaining young gentleman; but he could make it all infinitely better, were it worthy of him.
From Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History by Carlyle, Thomas
No mortal's endeavor or attainment will, in the smallest, content the as yet unendeavoring, unattaining young gentleman; but he could make it all infinitely better, were it worthy of him.
From Sartor Resartus: the life and opinions of Herr Teufelsdröckh by Carlyle, Thomas
