be desirous of
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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015
No notion of it could be more erroneous; the misconception is like that which supposes military men to be desirous of using arms on slight provocation; whereas the contrary is the case.
From The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 by Various
Secondly, that Lord Seely appeared conscious of some reason in the young man's mind for dissatisfaction, and to be desirous of deprecating that dissatisfaction.
From A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor
The position was somewhat a delicate one, as he understood Mr. Drake's financial position was not possibly quite so strong as could be wished; and he might be desirous of selling the property.
From A Drake by George! by Trevena, John
It created a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm among the young officers and seamen, who had read enough about Norway to be desirous of seeing it.
From Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark by Optic, Oliver
