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| in vain |
| 1. adv. Without success or a result; ending in failure. |
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| 2. adv. In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion. |
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| 3. adj. Unsuccessful, failed. |
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| Analysis |
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| in |
| 1. prep. Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits. |
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| 2. prep. Contained by. |
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| The dog is in the kennel. |
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| 3. prep. Within. |
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| 4. prep. Surrounded by. |
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| vain |
| 1. adj. Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason. |
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| 2. adj. Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying. |
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| 3. adj. Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile. |
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| vain toil; a vain attempt |
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| 4. adj. Showy; ostentatious. |
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