be desirous of
Example Sentences
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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015
Even now they will be desirous of knowing the fate of the siege of Gibraltar, before they agree to any treaty, which does not put them in possession of that important fortress.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Sparks, Jared
You must, of course, be desirous of settling your affairs, Malzin, before your departure.
From 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance by Schubin, Ossip
They were intelligent; they could remember; they were capable of hate and fear; they would be desirous of leveling the debt!
From Under Arctic Ice by Winter, H. G.
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.