Exertion, effort; an instance of this.

Action or activity of any kind, esp. when requiring physical or mental effort; (hence) effort, exertion. Frequently with modifying word.

Diligent labour, exertion, effort. Obsolete.

Effort, exertion. Obsolete.

Effort, exertion.

A strenuous putting forth of power, physical or mental; a laborious attempt; a struggle.

The action of straining or striving earnestly; earnest exertion, effort, endeavour. Obsolete or archaic.

heave and shove: figurative great exertion or effort. Obsolete.

Struggling, wrestling; an instance of this.

In generalized sense: Contention, determined effort or resistance.

A struggle with adversity; (an instance of) strenuous exertion. Now rare.

The action of exerting oneself; vigorous action; effort; an instance or mode of exerting oneself.

Effort, work, inconvenience.

Strenuous mental effort. Obsolete. rare.

transferred. colloquial. = ‘Flesh’ (of men). Also, strength, muscular power; effort. Cf. beef, v. 2, beefy, adj.

Unremitting activity or effort.