All 6 Uses of
vigor
in
Wuthering Heights
- One was about forty: a period of mental vigour at which men seldom cherish the delusion of being married for love by girls: that dream is reserved for the solace of our declining years.†
Chpt 2
- To my confusion, I discovered the yell was not ideal: hasty footsteps approached my chamber door; somebody pushed it open, with a vigorous hand, and a light glimmered through the squares at the top of the bed.†
Chpt 3vigorous = with strength or energy
- Its occupants had recommenced their angry discussion: Mrs. Linton, at least, was scolding with renewed vigour; Heathcliff had moved to the window, and hung his head, somewhat cowed by her violent rating apparently.†
Chpt 11
- He might as well plant an oak in a flower-pot, and expect it to thrive, as imagine he can restore her to vigour in the soil of his shallow cares?†
Chpt 14
- Vigorous puffs, and a resolute stare into the grate, declared he had no ear for this appeal.†
Chpt 23vigorous = with strength or energy
- In a month or two, my lad, you'll be able to pay her back her present tyrannies with a vigorous hand.†
Chpt 27 *
Definition:
strength, energy, or good health