Both Uses of
diligent
in
The Mill on the Floss
- Tom was hanging over his Latin grammar, moving his lips inaudibly like a strict but impatient Catholic repeating his tale of paternosters; and Philip, at the other end of the room, was busy with two volumes, with a look of contented diligence that excited Maggie's curiosity; he did not look at all as if he were learning a lesson.†
Chpt 2.5
- Hanging diligently over her sewing, Maggie was a sight any one might have been pleased to look at.†
Chpt 4.3 *
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