steeled — any of various modified forms of iron, artificially produced, having a carbon content less than that of pig iron and more than that of wrought iron, and having qualities of hardness, elasticity, and strength varying according to composition and heat treatment: generally categorized as having a high, medium, or low-carbon content.
braced — something that holds parts together or in place, as a clasp or clamp.
motivated — Provide (someone) with a motive for doing something.
prepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
heartened — to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
strengthened — to make stronger; give strength to.
animated — Someone who is animated or who is having an animated conversation is lively and is showing their feelings.
cheered — a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium.
starched — a white, tasteless, solid carbohydrate, (C 6 H 1 0 O 5) n , occurring in the form of minute granules in the seeds, tubers, and other parts of plants, and forming an important constituent of rice, corn, wheat, beans, potatoes, and many other vegetable foods.
willed — having a will (usually used in combination): strong-willed; weak-willed.