Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 38 humble origins 37 thoroughly deserved 37 resolute 36 talismanic 35 humble 35 humble beginnings 34 modest beginnings 34 unfashionable 34 comprehensively outplayed 34 downhearted 34 stoical 33 scrappy affair 33 fancied 33 attacking flair 33 overawed 33 dizzy heights 33 steely determination 33 skilful 33 sterner stuff 33 undoubted 33 chuffed 33 nervy 32 obdurate 32 rank outsiders 32 prodigious talent 32 wretched 32 marvelous 32 stubborn 32 charmed 31 adversity 31 Gradually 31 reckoned 31 sprightly 31 overcame adversity 31 immensely proud 31 ennobled 31 tactical nous 31 hugely influential 31 labored 30 indebted 30 ambition 30 despaired 30 indomitable 30 steely 30 prosperous 30 deservedly 30 strove 30 saintly 30 ragged 30 contented 30 stoicism 30 plain sailing 30 manfully 30 worldly wise 30 streetwise 30 doughty 30 pragmatism 29 doggedness 29 immeasurably 29 master tactician 29 persevering 29 persevere 29 nerveless 29 admired 29 unstinting 29 promptings 29 dispirited 29 creditable 29 resilient 29 charismatic 29 confident 29 complacent 29 gradually 29 tiring 29 heroic 29 gallant 29 convinced 29 buoyant mood 29 desperate 29 dour 29 remorselessly 29 brilliant 29 disconsolate 29 cultured 29 defensive frailties 29 massed ranks 29 numerical disadvantage 29 keen 29 remarkable 28 pragmatic 28 persevered 28 scrappy 28 humbled 28 fantastically 28 imperious 28 brightly 28 plucky 28 technically gifted 28 determinedly 28 knuckled 28 battled bravely