1) any of a kind of small animals, such as an ant, fly, beetle, having six legs and no backbone and a body divided into three parts (insect)
2) (of) an animal without a backbone or spinal column, e.g. insects, worms (invertebrate)
3) one of a class of animals with soft bodies and no backbone (an often hard shells) (mollusc)
4) any one of the small bones forming the backbone (vertebra)
the act of confiding
belief in oneself
the quality that makes a person able to control fear in the face of danger, pain etc
boldness, braveness
a seriousness in wanting to do something successfully
perseverance
the ability to endure
bearing hardship; staying power
the nature or most important quality (of something)
heart, significance
calm courage, self-control, in the face of pain, danger or difficulty
strength of mind; guts
(a plant with) a hot-tasting root used in cooking and for making a kind of wine; a light reddish-yellow colour
spirit
one of two organs in the abdomen that separate urine from the blood
boldness, strength of character
a chief supporter
chief support
courage
boldness, strength of character
earth, rock etc carried and deposited by a glacier
raised part of solid
a fibre or bundle of fibres carrying messages concerning feeling and movement between the brain and all parts of the body; condition of being easily excited, worried, irritated
daring, boldness
(an ability for) suffering trouble, inconvenience etc without complaining
capacity, willingness to endure
the constant effort to achieve something
diligence, hard work
courage; spirit; a short, sharp pull; to pull the feathers off (a chicken etc)
person's resolution, courage
a raised line where two sloping surfaces meet; a long mountain range; a long stretch of high land between the tops of a line of hills
raised part of solid
a person's soul, mind; an invisible being, e.g. a ghost, fairy, elf etc; state of mind; the quality of having courage, determination
soul, attitude
courage
courage, nerve
energy and physical, mental and moral strength, making it possible for a person or animal to work hard for a long time, to survive a serious illness, difficulty etc
strength, vigor
the quality of being strong
stamina, mental or physical
diligence, stubbornness
diligence, stubbornness
determination
determination
bravery, especially in war
bravery
