Both Uses
attain
in
The Great Gatsby
(Edited)
- It occurred to me that he had been very slowly bending toward her all evening to attain this proximity, and even while I watched I saw him stoop one ultimate degree and kiss at her cheek.
p. 107.1 *attain = gain or reach something with effort
- Practice elocution, poise and how to attain it
p. 173.4
Definitions:
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(1)
(attain) to gain or reach something with effort
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)