All 4 Uses of
earnest
in
The Mysterious Benedict Society
- "Thanks so much for everything, Miss Perumal," said Reynie, earnestly taking her hand.†
p. 9.3 *earnestly = sincerely or seriously
- Like the workers loading the crates into the truck, those in the boats seemed earnestly intent upon their work.†
p. 153.4
- He was responding earnestly that he preferred the cinnamon rolls when Jackson drew up and said with a sneer, "George, forgive me for interrupting your very interesting conversation about breakfast foods, but Martina and I are making an inspection.†
p. 390.3
- But once I was convinced of how earnestly they sought you, once I had grasped their true feelings, I allowed you to be found.†
p. 481.4
Definitions:
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(1)
(earnest) characterized by sincere belief
or:
intensely or excessively serious or determined -
(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Earnest can also be used as a name (variant spelling of Ernest), or to signify the seriousness of a pledge made (as when earnest money is included with an offer to purchase a home).