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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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eagerness for the apple pie

0The baker felt the boy's 01b00eagerness02b00 for the apple pie, so he gave one to him for free.02br
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00Can I replace "eagerness" in the above with "enthusiasm" or "thirst?" Thanks.0-
  

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02br 00You could use "enthusiasm", but somehow it lacks the sense of urgency and anticipation that "eagerness" gives. 0-

  • 02br 00You could use "enthusiasm", but somehow it lacks the sense of urgency and anticipation that "eagerness" gives.
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0 Certainly 01u00not02u00 "thirst" which is only used in relation to liquids if you are using it as a physical term.02br
00You could use "enthusiasm", but somehow it lacks the sense of urgency and anticipation that "eagerness" gives. 0-

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