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she is diligent
Definition
hard work and care in tasks — often continuing when others might quit because of difficulties
- go, hence with diligence!1.2 — Act 1 Scene 2 — The Island. Before the cell of PROSPERO (60% in)
diligence = hard work and care
- Full many a lady I have ey'd with best regard, and many a time The harmony of their tongues hath into bondage Brought my too diligent ear: for several virtues Have I lik'd several women; never any With so full soul but some defect in her Did quarrel with the noblest grace she ow'd, And put it to the foil: but you, O you!3.1 — Act 3 Scene 1 — Before PROSPERO'S cell (46% in)
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- [Aside to ARIEL] Bravely, my diligence.5.1 — Act 5 Scene 1 — Before the cell of PROSPERO (72% in)
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