v. t.
Something attempted, something done,
Has earned a night's repose. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]
It made the laughter of an afternoon
That Vivien should attempt the blameless king. Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ]
Dear sir, of force I must attempt you further:
Take some remembrance of us, as a tribute. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Without attempting his adversary's life. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To make an attempt; -- with upon. [ Obs. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A essay, trial, or endeavor; an undertaking; an attack, or an effort to gain a point; esp. an unsuccessful, as contrasted with a successful, effort. [ 1913 Webster ]
By his blindness maimed for high attempts. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Attempt to commit a crime (Law),
a. Capable of being attempted, tried, or attacked. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
a. Disposed to attempt; adventurous. [ Obs. ] Daniel. [ 1913 Webster ]