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To divide or separate, as one sort from another; to winnow;
to sift; to pick out; -- frequently followed by out; as, to try out the
wild corn from the good. |
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To purify or refine, as metals; to melt out, and procure in
a pure state, as oil, tallow, lard, etc. |
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To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose
of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test; as, to try
weights or measures by a standard; to try a man's opinions. |
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To subject to severe trial; to put to the test; to cause
suffering or trouble to. |
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To experiment with; to test by use; as, to try a remedy for
disease; to try a horse. |
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To strain; to subject to excessive tests; as, the light
tries his eyes; repeated disappointments try one's patience. |
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To examine or investigate judicially; to examine by
witnesses or other judicial evidence and the principles of law; as, to
try a cause, or a criminal. |
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To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide
by an appeal to arms; as, to try rival claims by a duel; to try
conclusions. |
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To experience; to have or gain knowledge of by experience. |
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To essay; to attempt; to endeavor. |
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To exert strength; to endeavor; to make an effort or an
attempt; as, you must try hard if you wish to learn. |
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To do; to fare; as, how do you try! |
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A screen, or sieve, for grain. |
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Act of trying; attempt; experiment; trial. |
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Refined; select; excellent; choice. |
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