Jane Eyre vocabulary

He scarcely ever spoke to her, and the assiduous attentions which he had been so sensible of himself were transferred for the rest of the day to Miss Lucas,

Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice (1813)

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Hearing her husband's steps, she stopped, looking towards the door, and trying assiduously to give her features a severe and contemptuous expression. She felt she was afraid of him, and afraid of the coming interview.

Leo Tolstoy. Anna Karenina (Translated by Constance Garnett)

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‘I’m sorry for it, Miss Catherine,’ was my response; and I proceeded assiduously with my occupation.

Emily Brontë. Wuthering Heights (1847)

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Redwine had control of the fire engine’s bell, which he rang assiduously.

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Blomkvist understood none of this, but took assiduous notes. Then Pastor Falk leaned towards him and whispered, "I think she's a Catholic. She loves magic and has not yet found her God. She needs guidance."

Stieg Larsson. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Reg Keeland translation), p.442 (2009)

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She hastened to ring the bell; and when the tray came, she proceeded to arrange the cups, spoons, &c., with assiduous celerity.

Charlotte Brontë. Jane Eyre (1847)