to muster courage (for), to make bold (to), to dare, to endeavour, to design

to gird up the loins (for), to get ready, prepare, arm (for), to resolve, to be intent (on)

resolve on causing mischief

resolve on an undertaking, resolutely prepare

encourage

encourage

take courage, dare

encouragement

mean-spirited, base, low-minded

encouraging

high courage and daring, big spunk, glorious boldness

grip one by the waist

break the back

courage-breaking

extremely courageous

nerves of steel, courageous, bold, daring

mean-spirited, low courage, discouraged, weak

courageous, spirited, enterprising

trial of courage

power, ability

discouraging, daunt, deject

courageous, bold, daring, high-minded, ambitious

a leather belt

the act of undoing belt or taking off uniform, the act of relaxing (of army, etc.)