All 3 Uses of
vex
in
Gone with the Wind
- He fretted until Scarlett who had only been waiting for such an opportunity laid a cool hand on his forehead and said: "Now, sweetheart, I shall be vexed if you take on so.†
Chpt 4.36vexed = annoyed
- Now, don't be vexed with me, dear, for saying that.†
Chpt 5.55 *
- During the babyhood of each child she had been too busy, too worried with money matters, too sharp and easily vexed, to win their confidence or affection.†
Chpt 5.56
Definition:
to annoy, worry, or frustrate -- especially by being difficult or persistent