All 3 Uses of
assiduous
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- It is true, between ourselves, that M. de Morcerf is one of the most assiduous peers at the Luxembourg, a general renowned for theory, but a most mediocre amateur of art.†
Chpt 41-42 *
- At this moment the door of the minister's box opened, and Madame Danglars, accompanied by her daughter, entered, escorted by Lucien Debray, who assiduously conducted them to their seats.†
Chpt 53-54assiduously = diligently (with care and persistent effort)
- Meanwhile M. Cavalcanti the elder had returned to his service, not in the army of his majesty the Emperor of Austria, but at the gaming-table of the baths of Lucca, of which he was one of the most assiduous courtiers.†
Chpt 75-76
Definition:
showing careful, steady, and persistent effort