resolute

• Yancey belonged to the daring, resolute, and unscrupulous band of men who, under the unhappy conditions that threatened their defeat, had already decided upon disunion; and, when the convention repudiated him, the lesser lights played their part. —  A Political History of the State of New York, Volumes 1-3
• Fortunately a resolute, able soldier, Sir John Colborne, was called from Upper Canada to command the troops in the critical situation of affairs, and crushed the rebellion in its very inception. —  Canada
• I believe that the means of living will grow easier, in proportion as a people shall become enlightened, self-respecting, resolute, and just. —  Harvard Classics Volume 28 Essays English and American
• At all events, sweet, patient amiability was a prevailing feature in the boy long before the years of infancy were over, and this heavenly aspect of him was pleasantly diversified, in course of time, by occasional displays of resolute--we might almost say heroic--self-will, which proved a constant source of mingled pride and alarm to his widowed mother From a very early period of life little Charlie manifested an intense desire, purpose, and capacity for what may be called his life-work of rescuing human beings from trouble and danger. —  Charlie to the Rescue
• Yet thou appearest hale and resolute, and (they tell me) smirkest and smilest to everybody Anne. —  Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection

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