All 3 Uses of
persistent
in
Notes from the Underground
- And how persistent, how insolent are your sallies, and at the same time what a scare you are in!†
Chpt 1.11 *
- Suddenly I saw beside me two wide open eyes scrutinising me curiously and persistently.†
Chpt 2.6persistently = in a continuing manner -- especially despite difficulties or opposition
- If I suddenly asked him what he wanted, he would make me no answer, but continue staring at me persistently for some seconds, then, with a peculiar compression of his lips and a most significant air, deliberately turn round and deliberately go back to his room.†
Chpt 2.8
Definition:
continuing -- especially despite difficulties or opposition