desirous

adjective (no comparative in use)

«desirous» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Old or formal: wanting very much to have or do something. tree →

In the lessons

in old tales, a prince or princess who is desirous of a gift, a husband or a treasure.

Examples

The king was desirous of a golden carpet. tree →
She was desirous to learn magic. tree →
Are you desirous of a second helping? tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: The proverb teaches not to crave the food of a deceitful host, a lesson about self-control and honest dealing. In the primary lessons: in old tales, a prince or princess who is desirous of a gift, a husband or a treasure.

Examples

Be not desirous of his dainties; seeing they are deceitful food. (Writings PRO.23.3, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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Trees and pragmatics of «desirous» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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