impatient
/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ adjective A2- Restless, short of temper, and intolerant of delays. · She dances when she becomes impatient.
- Anxious and eager, especially to begin or have something.
- Prompted by, or exhibiting, impatience. · impatient speeches or replies
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I’m so impatient to see her.
After a song or two, and before she could reply to the entreaties of several that she would sing again, she was eagerly succeeded at the instrument by her sister Mary, who having, in consequence of being the only plain one in the family, worked hard for knowledge and accomplishments, was always impatient for display.
In Meryton they parted: the two youngest repaired to the lodgings of one of the officers’ wives, and Elizabeth continued her walk alone, crossing field after field at a quick pace, jumping over stiles and springing over puddles, with impatient activity, and finding herself at last within view of the house, with weary ancles, dirty stockings, and a face glowing with the warmth of exercise.
Her answer, therefore, was not propitious, at least not to Elizabeth’s wishes, for she was impatient to get home.
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