hard
/hɑɹd/ adverb A1- With much force or effort. · He hit the puck hard up the ice.· They worked hard all week.
- With difficulty. · His degree was hard earned.
- Compactly. · The lake had finally frozen hard.
Comparative harder · Superlative hardest
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“We must certainly get to the Emerald City if we can,” the Scarecrow continued, and he pushed so hard on his long pole that it stuck fast in the mud at the bottom of the river.
Little Toto, now that he had an enemy to face, ran barking toward the Lion, and the great beast had opened his mouth to bite the dog, when Dorothy, fearing Toto would be killed, and heedless of danger, rushed forward and slapped the Lion upon his nose as hard as she could, while she cried out:
“After the crows had gone I thought this over, and decided I would try hard to get some brains.
But if it is the lovely Lady I shall beg hard for a heart, for all ladies are themselves said to be kindly hearted.”
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