tried

testattu tested Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
puhekieltä put Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.
(en-past of)
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The boy became volubly friendly and bubbling over with unexpected humour and high spirits. He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance. Nobody would miss them, he explained.