be desirous of
Example Sentences
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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015
The second messenger came in entire safety with that bottle, for no one could be desirous of trifling with anything so fraught with danger as that prison house of the terrible genii.
From The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton by Curtis, Wardon Allan
He was too old and settled in life to be desirous of new friendships.
From Marion Fay by Trollope, Anthony
If this gives your majesty any offence, impute it not to them, but pardon it; since it is the common sentiment of every captive, to be desirous of regaining his former dignity.
From Old English Chronicles by Various
When thou shalt have tasted this love, thou wilt forget and despise, for its sake, all the world, and be desirous of nothing else but of this love.
From True Christianity by Arndt, Johann
