All 3 Uses of
diligent
in
Frankenstein
- Under the guidance of my new preceptors I entered with the greatest diligence into the search of the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life; but the latter soon obtained my undivided attention.
Chpt 2 *diligence = hard work and care
- As it drew nearer I observed that it was the Swiss diligence; it stopped just where I was standing, and on the door being opened, I perceived Henry Clerval, who, on seeing me, instantly sprung out.†
Chpt 5
- I began to study them with diligence.
Chpt 15diligence = care (carefully)
Definition:
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(diligent as in: she is diligent) hard work and care in tasks -- often continuing when others might quit because of difficulties