Definitions
1.adjectiveTested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
2.adjectivePut on trial, taken before a lawcourt.
3.verbTo attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive."I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."
4.verbTo divide; to separate.
5.verbTo test, to work out.
6.verbTo experiment, to strive.
7.verbTo lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
8.verbTo strain; to subject to excessive tests."Repeated failures try one's patience."
9.verb(used with another verb) To want"I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that."