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Meanings of very plucky in English

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Usage of very plucky in English
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I am pleased to say that all survivors have been very plucky.
Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters
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This Marjory did some very plucky thing when they were out boating together.
Hunter's Marjory / A Story for Girls
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That's what I meant by saying I am not a very plucky girl.
Chance: A Tale in Two Parts
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Yes, some Mobiles and franc tireurs made a very plucky defense, outside the town.
The Young Franc Tireurs, and Their Adventures in the Franco-Prus...
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I consider him a very plucky little fellow, remarked Perigal.
Marmaduke Merry: A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days
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This I consider very plucky in so young a dog!
Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888
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He was very wild, very bold, and very plucky; but he learned next to nothing.
Men of Invention and Industry
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Don't you think it very plucky of her, Mr. Emerson, to undertake the two Miss Alans?
A Room with a View
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He was not large, rather below the ordinary size, of a brown color, and very plucky.
The Underground Railroad / A Record of Facts, Authentic Narrativ...
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It is a very plucky idea, but it wouldn't be right to let you carry it out.
Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83...
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Nunn was very plucky and most devoted.
Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison: Fifteen Ye...
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Benedicto was certainly very plucky that day.
Across Unknown South America
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And it was very plucky of him.'
Wilfrid Cumbermede
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A very plucky stroke, that of his.
Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo
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Magic, is a splendid dog, dark brindle in color, very swift and very plucky, also most intelligent.
Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888
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That was very plucky of you.
Death at the Excelsior, and Other Stories
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