be desirous of
Example Sentences
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But passion can be desirous of the craziest things.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2015
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.
Her father loved her too well not to be desirous of relieving her from a painful task, though undertaken without necessity, and contrary to his opinion.
From Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Brown, Charles Brockden
He was too old and settled in life to be desirous of new friendships.
From Marion Fay by Trollope, Anthony
Should you be desirous of using it, however, the oysters must be carefully wiped dry before dipping them; while for cracker dust they are not wiped, but only drained well.
From Culture and Cooking Art in the Kitchen by Owen, Catherine
