Both Uses of
persistent
in
The Mill on the Floss
- Thus the morning had been made heavy to Maggie, and Tom's persistent coldness to her all through their walk spoiled the fresh air and sunshine for her.†
Chpt 1.9 *
- Maggie sickened under this suspense, and her imagination began to live more and more persistently in what Philip was enduring.†
Chpt 7.3persistently = in a continuing manner -- especially despite difficulties or opposition
Definition:
continuing -- especially despite difficulties or opposition