Word: vainly
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...there is a gulf fixed which few novel-readers are willing to pass"; and then he paints quite a vivid picture, which I think the fair Bostonian novel-reader would hardly recognize as herself: "A weary, distressed, bewildered voyager amid the billows of affliction, she looks around her in vain to find a pilot, a pole-star, or a shore...
...against each other, and then the six next best men will pull as second crews. We should say rather that the crews will be made up of the best men in the clubs who will consent to abandon easy-chairs and cigarettes for a few hours; for it is vain to hope that the best oars can be prevailed upon to exert themselves. The change, however, seems to us for the best, in the present state of affairs. We take it for granted that it is but a temporary measure, because a healthier state of boating affairs would be shown...
...mother's heart looked out in vain...
...beauty, - but in vain; and my poor soul...
...farce "Romance under Difficulties " preceded "Alonzo," and was enjoyed by the fortunate few who occupied the front row of seats. The rest of the house watched the pantomime, and strained their ears in vain to catch the words of the actors. It was evident, however, to every one, that the part of Timothy Diggles was remarkably well played...