Trial and Temptation is a song performed by the alternative rock band Anderson, written by band members Jean McDuff and Alan Thomas. The song is about a boy who is being abused his whole life. The music video is about a teenager (played by McDuff), and his friends (the rest of the band) go to rob a general store.
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trial — 1 test, proof, demonstration (see under PROVE) Analogous words: inspection, examination, scanning, scrutiny (see under SCRUTINIZE): *process, proceeding, procedure 2 Trial, tribulation, affliction, visitation, cross are comparable when they… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
trial — [trī′əl, trīl] n. [Anglo Fr < trier: see TRY] 1. a) the act or process of trying, testing, or putting to the proof; test b) a testing of qualifications, attainments, or progress; probation c) experimental treatment or operation; experiment 2 … English World dictionary
Trial — Tri al, n. [From {Try}.] 1. The act of trying or testing in any manner. Specifically: [1913 Webster] (a) Any effort or exertion of strength for the purpose of ascertaining what can be done or effected. [1913 Webster] [I] defy thee to the trial of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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