Meanings of trying occasions in English

These are trying occasions, not only in success, but for the want of success.

Those founded on mutual assistance on trying occasions have the perpetual strength of nature.

His efforts continued, and were conspicuous on various trying occasions.

Tiny alone came out triumphant on these trying occasions.

Every officer and soldier had thoroughly done his duty, having displayed admirable coolness and courage upon many trying occasions.

Rob was devoted on these trying occasions, his own toilet being distinguished only by its speed, simplicity, and neatness.

There is no question, in the first place, that Quakers have great presence of mind on difficult and trying occasions.

His prudence is discerned, where prudence is most wanted, in his conduct on trying occasions, and in answers to artful questions.

Accompanying me on many trying occasions, suffering often from want of water, he showed energy and determination deserving of the highest praise.

I had always thought highly of that courage which, mild as her manners were, she never failed to exert on trying occasions.

It was all, however, a wisp-of-straw conflagration; for he had an intensely tender affection for his brothers, and proved it upon the most trying occasions.