Both Uses of
vex
in
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
- With a dim sense that he was vexed she looked steadily ahead as they trotted on near Melbury Down and Wingreen, till she saw, to her consternation, that there was yet another descent to be undergone.†
Chpt 1 *vexed = annoyed
- "How vexing!" said Tess.†
Chpt 4vexing = annoying
Definition:
to annoy, worry, or frustrate -- especially by being difficult or persistent