n. 1 any of the cordlike bundles of fibers that conduct sensory or motor impulses between the brain or spinal cord and another part of the body; 2 the courage to carry on
The doctor prescribed a tranquilizer for his nerves.
The doctor prescribed a tranquilizer for his nerves.
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What were Bellini's nerves like?
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His gravelly voice got on her nerves.
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His babblative younger brother got on his nerves.
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Her constant chatter seemed to unsettle his nerves.
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The soldier has steely nerves.
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Pleuritis can be very painful because of the many nerves in the pleura.
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His nerves worn to a frazzle.
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The virus spreads in the ganglion and to the nerves connecting to it.
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Why are your nerves important?
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We walked down a gravelly path. OR His gravelly voice got on her nerves.
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The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves.
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''They said Emergency takes a strong stomach and nerves of steel, it is not for the squeamish.'' What does 'squeamish' mean?
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How did Mia's nerves affect her before a performance?
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What breed of dog is brave and have nerves that are steady?
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fiber bundle; spunk; boldness; courage
bone; fear
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nerves
curves
d'oeuvres
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serves
deserves
observes
preserves
reserve's
reserves
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