nerve-racking

She was a perky redhead of about 30 with lively blue eyes, a petite figure, and lots of nerve.

It was Carmena, every nerve of her loyal nature on the alert to baffle this pursuer of Alessandro and Ramona.

To add point to this success, he knew that the victor of Montebello was straining every nerve to gain this very prize.

I hadn't the nerve to stand there and tell her she'd never see her father again this side of the pearly gates.

It was a hair-raising problem, too, and called for every ounce of nerve and every particle of skill the boy possessed.

This time it was really Mr. Bills, and Mrs. Biggs went out to meet him, while Eloise felt every nerve quiver with dread.