All 6 Uses of
vex
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- Oh, no, I'm not vexed—don't worry yourself.
p. 64.1vexed = upset
- I'm sorry I've vexed you; but I'm GLAD I told her just what I did.
p. 66.6
- Marilla descended to the kitchen, grievously troubled in mind and vexed in soul.
p. 66.9vexed = disturbed
- "Nonsense," said Marilla, vexed at herself for having made the child cry.
p. 82.3 *vexed = upset
- I didn't mean to vex you and I only meant it for a joke.
p. 220.4
- "Gilbert Blythe," answered Anne, vexed to find herself blushing.
p. 300.3vexed = disturbed
Definition:
to annoy, worry, or frustrate -- especially by being difficult or persistent