All 3 Uses of
diligent
in
The Tempest
- go, hence with diligence!
Scene 1.2 *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!†
Scene 3.1
- [Aside to ARIEL] Bravely, my diligence.†
Scene 5.1
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