at pains

Striving. Used to describe someone who is putting forth effort towards some goal or end. Annabelle is at pains to make sure her relatives are comfortable when they come to visit. So far, she's cleaned the whole house and set up all the guest rooms.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Darcey	['da:si]
Richmal	-	English (Rare)
Chyna	-	English (Modern)
Jerome	[dʒə'rəum]
NicuȘOr	-	Romanian
Gunnhildr	-	Ancient Scandinavian