desirous
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The Desirous is adorned with kindness, pity, compassion and generosity.
From Ruysbroeck by Underhill, Evelyn
Desirous of bringing her back, the young man embarked upon a long and difficult journey to the land of souls.
From Legends of The Kaw The Folk-Lore of the Indians of the Kansas River Valley by Voe, Carrie de
Desirous to follow up the blow before the enemy had time to recover from its effects, Mondejar resumed his march.
From History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies by Prescott, William Hickling
Desirous of seeing her, Tallmadge advanced towards the British lines, and dismounted at a small tavern called "The Rising Sun," within view of their outposts.
From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 by Various
Desirous of traversing Arabia Deserta, with a view of reaching Egypt, the young wanderer now dismissed all his followers with the exception of fifty, who elected to share his dangers.
From Claimants to Royalty by Ingram, John M.
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