The Only Use of
dogged
in
The Monkey's Paw
- "I won't," said his friend, doggedly.†
doggedly = 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