bent upon

Victor Lebrun, who happened to be in the city, bent upon relaxation, had accepted with alacrity.

Nurse had fallen into the trap most comfortably, and seemed bent upon taking this girl as a choice of her own.

She was still for a few moments; her pale beautiful face inclining towards the child's; her large dark eyes bent upon him.

Talpers bobbed his head, but not enough to break the stare he had bent upon the girl, who flushed under his scrutiny.

They were bent upon placing their friend Littleton in the Speaker's chair; and they had carried their point triumphantly.