What is another word for hadst shot at?
Pronunciation: [hˈadst ʃˈɒt at] (IPA) 
The phrase "hadst shot at" can be substituted with several synonyms, such as attempted, fired at, aimed at, took a crack at, or tried to hit. Each of these phrases conveys the sense of making an effort to hit a target with a weapon or projectile, but with slightly different nuances. "Attempted" implies a general effort, without specifying whether the shot was successful or not, while "fired at" and "aimed at" suggest a deliberate targeting of a specific object or person. "Took a crack at" and "tried to hit" are more informal and colloquial ways of expressing the same idea, with a slightly playful or adventurous tone.
