Both Uses of
conscientious
in
Bleak House
- Prince Turveydrop sometimes played the kit, dancing; sometimes played the piano, standing; sometimes hummed the tune with what little breath he could spare, while he set a pupil right; always conscientiously moved with the least proficient through every step and every part of the figure; and never rested for an instant.†
Chpt 13-15 *
- For I conscientiously believed, dancing-master's wife though she was, and dancing-mistress though in her limited ambition she aspired to be, she had struck out a natural, wholesome, loving course of industry and perseverance that was quite as good as a mission.†
Chpt 37-39
Definition:
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(conscientious) careful to do what is right--especially to perform duties in a thorough manner