heartened

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

"After you hand in your essays, I will give both grades and feedback."

"I encouraged him during his race."

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

"My grandmother's heart is strong, despite her age. "

"He is a student of life."

"The positive of finishing the project early is a bonus week of vacation. "

"Her cheer was contagious; everyone in the classroom felt happy because of it. "

"There is no give in his dogmatic religious beliefs."

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

"My strong urge to read a good book kept me up late last night. "