All 9 Uses
vigor
in
The Power and the Glory, by Cooke
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- These things acted themselves over and over in Johnnie's mind as, throughout the fresh April afternoon, her long, free, rhythmic step, its morning vigour undiminished, swung the miles behind her; still present in thought when, away down in Render's Gap, she settled herself on a rock by the wayside where a little stream crossed the road, to wash her feet and put on the shoes which she had up to this time carried with her bundle.†
Chpt 2
- She turned over her shoulder to glance at Johnnie, who was pulling vigorously back.†
Chpt 6vigorously = in a strong or energetic manner
- Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.†
Chpt 7vigorous = with strength or energy
- Her own vigorous young frame resisted valiantly; yet the Saturday half-holiday, the Sunday of rest, could scarcely renew her for the exorbitant hours of mechanical toil.†
Chpt 9 *
- An environment which builds lean, vigorous bodies, is apt to nourish keen, alert minds.†
Chpt 9
- These affairs are great fun, aren't they?" inquired Conroy, fanning his late partner vigorously.†
Chpt 10vigorously = in a strong or energetic manner
- He liked men, particularly young, vigorous, masterful men.†
Chpt 11vigorous = with strength or energy
- The boy shook his head in vigorous negative.†
Chpt 20
- The fruitless search was vigorously prosecuted.†
Chpt 21vigorously = in a strong or energetic manner
Definitions:
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(1)
(vigor) strength, energy, or good health
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)