melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
test the limits of
make an effort or attempt
take a sample of
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
give pain or trouble to
make an effort or attempt
enter upon an activity or enterprise
the act of attacking
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something