Both Uses of
diligent
in
In the Time of the Butterflies
- I resolve to be diligent with my tasks and not fall asleep when I say my prayers.
Chpt 1.3 *diligent = work hard with care
- I worked diligently, oblivious to the long lines stretching away in the dark.†
Chpt 1.4
Definition:
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(diligent as in: she is diligent) hard work and care in tasks -- often continuing when others might quit because of difficulties