Mr. Rogers himself could see the uselessness of the endeavor.

I see the uselessness of it, he assented, with an uncontrollable note of irony.

As I do, they see the uselessness of a fuss.

By this we may see the uselessness of laying down arbitrary laws in the matter.

But I wished to spare him; I let him see the uselessness of his mission.

The attorney seemed to see the uselessness of further endeavor, and only shrugged his shoulders.

Can't you see the uselessness of telling her now?

I'm showing you these letters in order that you may see the uselessness of telling us any lies.

My friends will see the uselessness of trying to defend me, when the terrorists are three to one against them.

With the five blacks we are now double their strength, and even Carthew may see the uselessness of offering any resistance.

It was hoped that they would see the uselessness of doing so, and orders were issued to treat them-shouldthey yield-withall kindness and consideration.

Seeing the uselessness of their efforts the Dahomans gradually slackened their fire.

He had seen the uselessness of remonstrance against the intentions of the king.

The doctor, seeing the uselessness of his pains, got up.

A few senators, who retained their senses, saw the uselessness of the opposition, and retired.

He might have run yet a little way, but he saw the uselessness, and stood.