All 3 Uses of
persistent
in
An Enemy of the People
- A capable physician ought to know what measures to take—he ought to be capable of preventing injurious influences or of remedying them if they become obviously persistent.†
Act 2 *
- Has he not received a sort of tacit mandate to work persistently and assiduously for the welfare of those whose opinions he represents?†
Act 4persistently = in a continuing manner -- especially despite difficulties or opposition
- Uproar, shouts and laughter, MRS. STOCKMANN coughs persistently.†
Act 4
Definition:
continuing -- especially despite difficulties or opposition