The meaning of Mettle

noun

The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; the spine.

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Prickles of sweat broke out along her backbone

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Your spine

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Newcomers are now the backbone of this team., the delegates had enough backbone to reject the propo…

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The most important part of something

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Small businesses are truly the backbone of the economy., imaginative ideas may form the backbone of…

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The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

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She called on all her courage to face the ordeal

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The ability to control fear and to be willing to deal with something that is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

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He lacked the courage to tax the american people to pay for his great society programs., it took me…

noun

The quality of being determined; firmness of purpose.

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Those who succeed because of sheer grit and determination

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The ability to continue trying to do something, even if it is difficult

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[ + to infinitive ] she has a lot of determination to succeed.

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The ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult

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I admired his drive and determination - he never gave up., determination to do sth she had great de…

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Courage in pain or adversity.

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She endured her illness with great fortitude

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Bravery when dealing with pain or difficulty, esp. over a long period

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Throughout his illness, he showed great fortitude.

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Boldness; daring.

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He was not only a very dexterous thief, but was notorious for his boldness and hardihood, and for t…

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A whitish fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.

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The optic nerve

verb

Brace oneself mentally to face a demanding situation.

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She nerved herself to enter the room

noun

A group of long, thin fibers in the body, esp. in the brain, which send and receive messages that control how the body reacts to signals it receives, such as to changes in temperature or pressure against the skin

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It takes a lot of nerve to get up in front of a class when you’re not used to it., she has some ner…

verb

Take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place.

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She plucked a blade of grass

noun

Spirited and determined courage.

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It must have taken a lot of pluck to walk along a path marked ‘danger’

verb

To remove something, esp. with a sudden movement

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Astronauts plan to use the shuttle’s robot arm to pluck the satellite out of space., she plucked he…

noun

A firm decision to do or not to do something.

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She kept her resolution not to see anne any more

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The act of solving a problem or finding a way to improve a difficult situation

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[ c ] negotiators are working tirelessly for a swift resolution of this crisis., the chairing offic…

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A formal statement on which people in an organization vote, or the decision taken as a result of this vote

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Approve/adopt a resolution shareholders were asked to approve a resolution to create a special voti…

verb

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

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The firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days

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Firm determination to do something.

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She received information that strengthened her resolve

verb

Find a solution or answer

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The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.

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We seek a harmony between body and spirit

verb

Convey rapidly and secretly.

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Stolen cows were spirited away some distance to prevent detection

noun

A state of mind or attitude

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It’s very important to play the game in the right spirit., rock music in the 1960s expressed the sp…

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The quality of being resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

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No side wins without steadfastness in the face of adversity

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The quality of staying the same for a long time and not changing quickly or unexpectedly

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He was unwavering in his steadfastness and devotion to science, military training in steadfastness …

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A hard, strong grey or bluish-grey alloy of iron with carbon and usually other elements, used as a structural and fabricating material.

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Steel girders

verb

Mentally prepare (oneself) to do or face something difficult.

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His team were steeling themselves for disappointment

noun

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.

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The sheer tenacity of the limpet