Emily Dickinson Lexicon

pursue (-d, pursuing, -s), v. [ME < AFr < L. prō, forward, in front + sequī, follow.] (webplay: fame, fly, honor, knowledge, occupation, overtake, power, seek, view).

1. Follow; chase; [fig.] haunt; hound; badger; shadow; stalk; trail; persistently remain with.
2. Seek; hunt; search for; endeavor to find; strive to reach; attempt to gain.
3. Continue; perform; study; engage in; be occupied with; be busy with.