A white rooster mates with a black hen. The offspring is gray in color. What is this phenomenon called? Which definition best conveys the meaning of vainly as it is used in this paragraph from the story? “My . . . My hair!” burst out poor Jo, trying vainly to smother her emotion in the pillow. It did not seem at all comical to Meg, who kissed and caressed the afflicted heroine in the tenderest manner. *
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excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited:
proceeding from or showing pride in or concern about one's appearance, qualities, etc.; resulting from or displaying vanity:
ineffectual or unsuccessful; futile:
without real significance, value, or importance; baseless or worthless: