Not even the vigorous strokes which Mark dealt at the tree awoke him from his mournful meditation.

He lifted the stick a third time, and brought it down with an especially vigorous stroke.

He began to work her with firm, vigorous strokes.

Her style is distinguished by a broad painting, vigorous stroke, intensified over the years decorative effect.

One look, and he had sprung from the vessel's side, and with vigorous strokes was swimming towards it.

Two vigorous strokes brought me to the surface of the water.

A vigorous stroke or two and a kick of his powerful legs carried him onward - and upward!

Their stout pal, completely engrossed, was wielding his brush with vigorous strokes.

The boys converged on him, but he was not in need of their assistance, as his vigorous strokes made evident.

He revived and started beating the water with vigorous, desperate strokes.