be desirous of
Example Sentences
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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015
The notion that any other body can be desirous of saying a word, never enters his head.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.
Meanwhile, day, which seemed to be desirous of accelerating its departure, disappeared, and I was left alone in my wilderness.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 by Various
If he be desirous of representing Night, he must follow the example of Michelangelo and symbolize it.
From Art Principles With Special Reference to Painting Together with Notes on the Illusions Produced by the Painter by Govett, Ernest
Some of us have too high an estimation of His goodness and wisdom to be desirous of thrusting ourselves into His government.
From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady
