desiderate

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And these schools of the people that extension of the educational franchise which we desiderate would not fail to restore to the people.

From Leading Articles on Various Subjects by Davidson, John

The classical dress becomes so thin on such occasions, that even the small degree of illusion which one may fairly desiderate is too rudely interrupted.

From Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) by Stephen, Leslie, Sir

Swinburne's first drafts offer none of the attractions which collectors of autographs commonly desiderate.

From Aspects and Impressions by Gosse, Edmund

And over London the desiderate city the sky is so deep a blue that by this alone the traveller may know where he has come, and may end his fortunate journey.

From Tales of Wonder by Dunsany, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, Baron

One can only query whether poetry has anything to do with “modern development,” and desiderate the addition to “sentiment” of “art.”

From Matthew Arnold by Saintsbury, George