The Only Use of
dogged
in
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- "I've been afraid for about a week," returned Poole, doggedly disregarding the question, "and I can bear it no more."†
p. 51.9doggedly = with continuing effort despite difficulties
Definitions:
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(1)
(dogged as in: dogged determination) continuing effort to achieve something despite difficulties (persistent effort)
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(2)
(dogged as in: dogged by problems) followed; or persistently annoyed
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)