All 3 Uses of
vigilant
in
The Book Thief
- He was performing now what is called a Schreierei—a consummate exhibition of passionate shouting—warning the crowd to be watchful, to be vigilant, to seek out and destroy the evil machinations plotting to infect the motherland with its deplorable ways.†
p. 110.7
- Slapped down with oil, his hair gleamed, though a small piece was always upright and vigilant at the apex of his head.†
p. 177.1 *
- How dare she occupy the kitchen with such vigilance!†
p. 327.0vigilance = careful watch
Definition:
carefully observant or attentive -- often to possible danger