The Only Use of
arduous
in
The Scarlet Letter
- They were allowed, on my representation, to rest from their arduous labours, and soon afterwards—as if their sole principle of life had been zeal for their country's service—as I verily believe it was—withdrew to a better world.†
p. 14.6arduous = difficult - requiring much energy and effort
Definition:
difficult -- especially requiring great effort over an extended period of time