Question

But he worked, as his companions, the wits, put it, like a horse in a mill.
What does the underlined phrase mean as it is used in the sentence?

A.
with resentment

B.
with confusion

C.
with dedication

D.
with mistakes

Answer 1

The underlined phrase "worked like a horse in a mill" suggests that he worked very hard and continuously, similar to how a horse would work tirelessly in a mill. Therefore, the best interpretation of this phrase in the context of the sentence is:

C. with dedication