Both Uses of
conscientious
in
The Age of Innocence
- Newland Archer arrived at the Chiverses' on Friday evening, and on Saturday went conscientiously through all the rites appertaining to a week-end at Highbank.†
Chpt 15 *
- Have you noticed that he has been less conscientious than usual in following up my case or your mother's?"†
Chpt 28
Definition:
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(conscientious) careful to do what is right--especially to perform duties in a thorough manner