Both Uses of
persevere
in
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
- Mr. Gore was proud, ambitious, and persevering.
Chpt 4 *persevering = continuing to work at something despite difficulties
- He was ambitious enough to be contented with nothing short of the highest rank of overseers, and persevering enough to reach the height of his ambition.
Chpt 4
Definition:
to keep working at something -- especially despite difficulties