desirous

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Desirous of a diversion, Dorlan came down from his room and glided stealthily into the parlor to listen unobserved to Morlene.

From Unfettered A Novel by Griggs, Sutton E. (Sutton Elbert)

Desirous that the first impression of my abilities should be favourable, I was diligent in performing my task.

From Discipline by Brunton, Mary

Desirous of securing a good seat for his son, Johnny Armstrong opened the coach door, thrust the lad in, and was about to follow himself, when he discovered that he had forgotten his watch.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative by Various

Desirous to remain so, she thought it prudent to leave herself no time for reflection.

From Tales from Blackwood Volume 5 by Various

Desirous of being immediately conducted to my father, I inquired for an old valet de chambre to whom he was much attached; he had quitted the ch�teau some time previously.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 by Sue, Eugène