avails

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Outside, the wind whips the hare-branched trees; it whistles through the cracks in the stone Avails, chills my body,' and reaches all my bones and inner parts.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

Far is the time, remote from human sight, When war and discord on earth shall cease: Yet every prayer for universal peace Avails the time to expedite.

From Leaves of Life For Daily Inspiration by Steinmetz, Margaret Bird

But thus he spake: "To cities nor to men Avails the conquered aught; then pledge your faith To him who has the victory."

From Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars by Lucan

Nor smile, nor tear, nor haughtiest lord's command, Avails t' unclasp the cold and closèd hand.

From Poems by Hugo, Victor

They expressed their willingness, and were escorted to the Avails of the city, where they were met by a Spanish escort and taken to the office of the cable company.

From Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom by White, Trumbull