Example Sentences

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I swear to you that, as set against what we will essay, all we have done is trivial.

From The Certain Hour by Cabell, James Branch

"I agree with you," was the quiet answer, "and for that reason I will essay to cross it alone."

From The Northern Light by Werner, E.

I will essay a trial of strength against those—those who are over me.

From The Vikings of Helgeland The Prose Dramas Of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. III. by Ibsen, Henrik

"Damsel," he saith, "I will essay it whatsoever may befal me thereof."

From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian

"At all hazards, I will essay it," he answered.

From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Dunn, Joseph