He tried to repair the engine but 'without success'. [=he was not able to repair the engine]
He will never 'succeed in' this business. [=he will never be successful in this business]
I am one of the diet clinic's 'success stories'. [=the diet clinic was able to help me]
(..) but you're acting weird. Well, weirder. - I trust you found the nest, at least? - Not even close. Excellent. I hope you had more success than me. Well, if by success, you mean that your parenting troubles are over, yes. Congratulations, Stoick! Everyone is so relieved! Out with the old and (..)2010 How to Train Your Dragon