The old monk had tried to push aside his suspicion.

The monk tried in vain to pull free, making no answer.

For years this cursed monk has tried his best to make my life a misery.

When the monks regrouped and tried to hold the rites outdoors, the police moved in again.

Sure - we know what the monks are trying to do.

"The monks try to comfort the spirits of the Marags."

The monks tried very hard to catch us at it, let me tell you.

The monks tried to get the donkey to budge, but the animal refused.

The monk wiped the spittle off his chin and tried to calm himself.

The monk tried to insist, but after Jiro refused him, he ran back to his superior.