encouragement

How To Use encouragement In A Sentence

• Matters went on pretty well with us until my master was seized with a severe fit of illness, in consequence of which his literary scheme was completely defeated, and his condition in life materially injured; of course, the glad tones of encouragement which I had been accustomed to hear were changed into expressions of condolence, and sometimes assurances of unabated friendship; but then it must be remembered that I, the handsomest blue coat, was _still in good condition_, and it will perhaps appear, that if I were not my master's The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 262, July 7, 1827
• It was said that national crimes can only be, and frequently are, punished in this world by _national punishments_, and that the continuance of the slave trade, and thus giving it a national character, sanction, and encouragement, ought to be considered as justly exposing us to the displeasure and vengeance of him who is equally the Lord of all, and who views with equal eye the poor _African slave_ and his _American master_! [ The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus
• The children would gather in a noisy clump at the rear window to shout encouragement and offer coaching tips to their pursuer.
• This is what theologians call a theophany—a temporary vision of God given to his people for the purpose of encouragement. ONE GREAT TRUTH
• The song, printed below, which had its first airing on BBC Radio Swindon, is a blend of guitar and keyboard work with some uplifting words of encouragement for the boys.
• She needs advice and encouragement more than she would ever admit.
• It's a virtual community, united by rah-rah chat groups in which program participants dish training tips and offer encouragement.
• Thus, each outlay of dutiful public "support" was eventually marred by some tactless remark or hint of encouragement to an outraged bitter-ender that, if only they kept faith, there might still be a way. Hillary Goes Out With a Whimper
• The movement of part of the Russian humanitarian convoy provided a further glimmer of encouragement last night. Times, Sunday Times
• With his support and encouragement I took my first somewhat unsteady steps towards the production of a unit in financial accounting.