Example Sentences

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Young orioles were essaying flight from their wind-rocked cradles on the outer boughs of the elms.

From Nature's Serial Story by Roe, Edward Payson

It reveals to us the visions that were occupying the minds of the best men in the latter part of the exile, and the work they were essaying.

From The Right and Wrong Uses of the Bible by Newton, R. Heber

Terrible was their strength and swiftness; and they were essaying to scale heaven and attack the gods.

From Symposium by Jowett, Benjamin

Almost all sent delegates, and the congress held long sessions, while the Senate and House were essaying the same task.

From The Negro and the Nation A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement by Merriam, George Spring

The Messengers that were essaying to take Mr. Kelly needed reinforcement by a file of musquets before his reverence's lodgings could be stormed.

From Parson Kelly by Lang, Andrew