All 43 Uses of
endeavor
in
Pride and Prejudice
- But if a woman is partial to a man, and does not endeavor to conceal it, he must find it out.†
p. 23.3
- The apothecary came, and having examined his patient, said, as might be supposed, that she had caught a violent cold, and that they must endeavor to get the better of it; advised her to return to bed, and promised her some draughts.†
p. 34.4
- And, if I may mention so delicate a subject, endeavor to check that little something, bordering on conceit and impertinence, which your lady possesses.†
p. 51.5
- —My mind, however, is now made up on the subject, for having received ordination at Easter, I have been so fortunate as to be distinguished by the patronage of the Right honorable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, widow of Sir Lewis de Bourgh, whose bounty and beneficence has preferred me to the valuable rectory of this parish, where it shall be my earnest endeavor to demean myself with grateful respect towards her ladyship, and be ever ready to perform those rites and ceremonies which are instituted by the Church of England.†
p. 61.9
- "Merely to the illustration of your character," said she, endeavoring to shake off her gravity.†
p. 92.6 *endeavoring = trying or attempting
- She saw her in idea settled in that very house, in all the felicity which a marriage of true affection could bestow; and she felt capable, under such circumstances, of endeavoring even to like Bingley's two sisters.†
p. 96.9
- In vain did Elizabeth endeavor to check the rapidity of her mother's words, or persuade her to describe her felicity in a less audible whisper; for, to her inexpressible vexation, she could perceive that the chief of it was overheard by Mr. Darcy, who sat opposite to them.†
p. 97.6
- By many significant looks and silent entreaties, did she endeavor to prevent such a proof of complaisance, but in vain; Mary would not understand them; such an opportunity of exhibiting was delightful to her, and she began her song.†
p. 98.4
- She endeavored to secure Jane in her interest; but Jane, with all possible mildness, declined interfering; and Elizabeth, sometimes with real earnestness, and sometimes with playful gaiety, replied to her attacks.†
p. 110.4endeavored = tried or attempted
- Elizabeth, feeling it incumbent on her to relieve him from so unpleasant a situation, now put herself forward to confirm his account, by mentioning her prior knowledge of it from Charlotte herself; and endeavored to put a stop to the exclamations of her mother and sisters by the earnestness of her congratulations to Sir William, in which she was readily joined by Jane, and by making a variety of remarks on the happiness that might be expected from the match, the excellent character of Mr. Collins, and the convenient distance of Hunsford from London.†
p. 124.7
- You shall not, for the sake of one individual, change the meaning of principle and integrity, nor endeavor to persuade yourself or me, that selfishness is prudence, and insensibility of danger security for happiness.†
p. 133.7
- Her daughter endeavored to convince her of what she did not believe herself, that his attentions to Jane had been merely the effect of a common and transient liking, which ceased when he saw her no more; but though the probability of the statement was admitted at the time, she had the same story to repeat every day.†
p. 135.2endeavored = tried or attempted
- Do not involve yourself or endeavor to involve him in an affection which the want of fortune would make so very imprudent.†
p. 142.3
- She endeavored to persuade herself that she did not regret it; but she could no longer be blind to Miss Bingley's inattention.†
p. 145.6endeavored = tried or attempted
- But I will endeavor to banish every painful thought, and think only of what will make me happy—your affection, and the invariable kindness of my dear uncle and aunt.†
p. 146.7
- He concluded with representing to her the strength of that attachment which, in spite of all his endeavors, he had found impossible to conquer; and with expressing his hope that it would now be rewarded by her acceptance of his hand.†
p. 185.8endeavors = attempts; or things attempted
- I might, perhaps, wish to be informed why, with so little endeavor at civility, I am thus rejected.†
p. 186.6
- But there were other causes of repugnance; causes which, though still existing, and existing to an equal degree in both instances, I had myself endeavored to forget, because they were not immediately before me.†
p. 193.0endeavored = tried or attempted
- If your abhorrence of me should make my assertions valueless, you cannot be prevented by the same cause from confiding in my cousin; and that there may be the possibility of consulting him, I shall endeavor to find some opportunity of putting this letter in your hands in the course of the morning.†
p. 197.9
- She tried to recollect some instance of goodness, some distinguished trait of integrity or benevolence, that might rescue him from the attacks of Mr. Darcy; or at least, by the predominance of virtue, atone for those casual errors under which she would endeavor to class what Mr. Darcy had described as the idleness and vice of many years' continuance.†
p. 200.2
- Elizabeth had frequently united with Jane in an endeavor to check the imprudence of Catherine and Lydia; but while they were supported by their mother's indulgence, what chance could there be of improvement?†
p. 206.8
- With such kinds of histories of their parties and good jokes, did Lydia, assisted by Kitty's hints and additions, endeavor to amuse her companions all the way to Longbourn.†
p. 213.8
- On the contrary, every particular relative to his sister was meant to be kept as much as possible to myself; and if I endeavor to undeceive people as to the rest of his conduct, who will believe me?†
p. 218.6
- She had always seen it with pain; but respecting his abilities, and grateful for his affectionate treatment of herself, she endeavored to forget what she could not overlook, and to banish from her thoughts that continual breach of conjugal obligation and decorum which, in exposing his wife to the contempt of her own children, was so highly reprehensible.†
p. 228.8endeavored = tried or attempted
- She retreated from the window, fearful of being seen; and as she walked up and down the room, endeavoring to compose herself, saw such looks of inquiring surprise in her uncle and aunt as made everything worse.†
p. 248.9endeavoring = trying or attempting
- She wanted to ascertain the feelings of each of her visitors; she wanted to compose her own, and to make herself agreeable to all; and in the latter object, where she feared most to fail, she was most sure of success, for those to whom she endeavored to give pleasure were prepossessed in her favor.†
p. 250.1endeavored = tried or attempted
- Never, even in the company of his dear friends at Netherfield, or his dignified relations at Rosings, had she seen him so desirous to please, so free from self-consequence or unbending reserve, as now, when no importance could result from the success of his endeavors, and when even the acquaintance of those to whom his attentions were addressed would draw down the ridicule and censure of the ladies both of Netherfield and Rosings.†
p. 251.3endeavors = attempts; or things attempted
- As for Elizabeth, her thoughts were at Pemberley this evening more than the last; and the evening, though as it passed it seemed long, was not long enough to determine her feelings towards one in that mansion; and she lay awake two whole hours endeavoring to make them out.†
p. 252.9endeavoring = trying or attempting
- It was first broken by Mrs. Annesley, a genteel, agreeable-looking woman, whose endeavor to introduce some kind of discourse proved her to be more truly well-bred than either of the others; and between her and Mrs. Gardiner, with occasional help from Elizabeth, the conversation was carried on.†
p. 255.8
- He had certainly formed such a plan, and without meaning that it should effect his endeavor to separate him from Miss Bennet, it is probable that it might add something to his lively concern for the welfare of his friend.†
p. 258.0
- "No, I thank you," she replied, endeavoring to recover herself.†
p. 263.7endeavoring = trying or attempting
- They all exclaimed against such terrific ideas; and Mr. Gardiner, after general assurances of his affection for her and all her family, told her that he meant to be in London the very next day, and would assist Mr. Bennet in every endeavor for recovering Lydia.†
p. 273.5
- But Mr. Gardiner, though he assured her again of his earnest endeavors in the cause, could not avoid recommending moderation to her, as well in her hopes as her fear; and after talking with her in this manner till dinner was on the table, they all left her to vent all her feelings on the housekeeper, who attended in the absence of her daughters.†
p. 274.2endeavors = attempts; or things attempted
- My mother was in hysterics, and though I endeavored to give her every assistance in my power, I am afraid I did not do so much as I might have done!†
p. 277.6endeavored = tried or attempted
- Rendered spiritless by the ill-success of all their endeavors, he had yielded to his brother-in-law's entreaty that he would return to his family, and leave it to him to do whatever occasion might suggest to be advisable for continuing their pursuit.†
p. 282.9endeavors = attempts; or things attempted
- "We must endeavor to forget all that has passed on either side," said Jane: "I hope and trust they will yet be happy.†
p. 288.9
- Her eldest daughter endeavored to give some relief to the violence of these transports, by leading her thoughts to the obligations which Mr. Gardiner's behavior laid them all under.†
p. 290.0endeavored = tried or attempted
- Pray write instantly, and let me understand it—unless it is, for very cogent reasons, to remain in the secrecy which Lydia seems to think necessary; and then I must endeavor to be satisfied with ignorance.†
p. 303.4
- He called it, therefore, his duty to step forward, and endeavor to remedy an evil which had been brought on by himself.†
p. 305.1
- It was reasonable that he should feel he had been wrong; he had liberality, and he had the means of exercising it; and though she would not place herself as his principal inducement, she could, perhaps, believe that remaining partiality for her might assist his endeavors in a cause where her peace of mind must be materially concerned.†
p. 309.1endeavors = attempts; or things attempted
- She soon learnt that they were indebted for their present good understanding to the efforts of his aunt, who did call on him in her return through London, and there relate her journey to Longbourn, its motive, and the substance of her conversation with Elizabeth; dwelling emphatically on every expression of the latter which, in her ladyship's apprehension, peculiarly denoted her perverseness and assurance; in the belief that such a relation must assist her endeavors to obtain that promise from her nephew which she had refused to give.†
p. 347.2
- Lady Catherine's unjustifiable endeavors to separate us were the means of removing all my doubts.†
p. 360.8
- As it happened that Elizabeth had much rather not, she endeavored in her answer to put an end to every entreaty and expectation of the kind.†
p. 365.9endeavored = tried or attempted
Definition:
to attempt; or a project or activity attempted