He moves with such a fervent sense of purpose, and fulminates with such demented conviction, that you almost believe he understands what's going on.
Symonds hoped that this new model of "comradeship, the enthusiasm which binds man to man in fervent love" would serve the purpose of "[eliminating the classical associations of corruption". However, he underestimated that class difference, too, would incite fears of corruption.
Whatever new technologies long-term space habitats invent to manage inorganic wastes, recycling the material into reusable components, construction products or other practical purposes, it's my fervent hope that they will translate into a boon for solutions to Earth's problems.
For years the paper's Sunday arts and culture supplement was edited by a fervent conservative Catholic; to all intents and purposes, grumbled its critics, it was a theological supplement.
He is a fervent believer in dowsing, and carries a pendulum for that purpose.
The appearance of the angels last night were an answer to fervent prayers by many over the past few weeks and their purpose was fulfilled when they clearly revealed the nature of my circumstances (discernment) and assured me of the Peace of God (deliverance).
Was he not, in his way, catapulted toward his purpose no less firmly than Stone and his companions were, and with an equally fervent belief that he was obeying the decrees of his God?
"I feel suddenly that my whole purpose on earth is to tell you the news of Ilan — that this is my most singular and fervent mission.
"To you, all honorable members, I say congratulations while expressing the fervent hope that you will shoulder your weighty responsibilities in this house with dignity, a sense of responsibility and seriousness of purpose".
