Endeavor , v. ( page 149 ).
Questions.
1. What is it to attempt? to endeavor? To what sort of exertion does endeavor especially apply? 2. How does essay differ from attempt and endeavor in its view of the results of the action? 3. What is implied in undertake? Give an instance. 4. What does strive suggest? 5. How does try compare with the other words of the group?
Examples.
—— first thyself, and after call on God,
For to the worker God himself lends aid.
—— the end, and never stand to doubt;
Nothing's so hard but search will find it out.
—— to enter in at the strait gate.