be desirous of

Example Sentences

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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.

From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015

In general, it is sufficient that the aspirant to religious life be free from impediments, and be desirous of entering it.

From What Shall I Be? A Chat With Young People by Cassilly, Francis Bernard

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

I was told it—could not believe it—and assuming to be desirous of such a decree, received the above counsel, word for word, from a practitioner at the New York bar.

From Tom Clark and His Wife Their Double Dreams, And the Curious Things that Befell Them Therein; Being the Rosicrucian's Story by Randolph, Paschal Beverly