All 5 Uses of
vigilant
in
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
- But though I did not confide in my grandmother, and even evaded her vigilant watchfulness and inquiry, her presence in the neighborhood was some protection to me.†
Chpt 5
- She watched her husband with unceasing vigilance; but he was well practised in means to evade it.†
Chpt 6 *vigilance = careful watch
- During this time, my friends had laid many plans for my escape, but the extreme vigilance of my persecutors made it impossible to carry them into effect.†
Chpt 20
- She, good thoughtful child, never forgot my hazardous situation, but always kept a vigilant lookout for my safety.†
Chpt 36
- This state of things, of course, gave rise to many impromptu vigilance committees.†
Chpt 40vigilance = careful watch
Definition:
carefully observant or attentive -- often to possible danger