All 4 Uses of
relentless
in
A Thousand Acres
- "The word 'relentless' was coined to describe you, Jess," said Rose.†
p. 10.7relentless = to continue without stopping in an extreme manner
- The weather was relentless, and I didn't look forward to the hot night to come.†
p. 94.7
- The wind and the high June sun were relentless.†
p. 99.6
- When he broke her arm, by knocking or pushing her down in the bathroom (I was never quite able to picture it when she told me) so that she fell on her wrist on the tile floor, she was relentless.†
p. 141.5 *
Definition:
to continue without stopping in an extreme manner -- often of something that is harsh or oppressive