Both Uses of
attain
in
Emma
- On that article, truth seemed attainable.†
Chpt 2.3-4 *
- With Mr. Weston's ball in view at least, there had been a great deal of insensibility to other things; but it was now too evident that she had not attained such a state of composure as could stand against the actual approach—new carriage, bell-ringing, and all.†
Chpt 2.13-14
Definition:
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(attain) to gain or reach something with effort