She found it harder to bear than the others because she could remember a time when home was beautiful, life full of ease and pleasure, and want of any kind unknown.
What they used to do at the turn of the 20th century, they would design at least the first class, part of ships to look like great palatial hotels or even palaces themselves.
Now vigorous words means it is very lively, very lively, or very active sounding words, very powerful words that can really make the product stay memorable in your head.