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eagerly

/ˈiɡɚli/ adverb B2
  1. In an eager manner.
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Under these circumstances, I eagerly hailed the little mystery which hung around my companion, and spent much of my time in endeavouring to unravel it.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 12 · B2
“Yes, that’s it,” said Barker eagerly.
The Valley of Fear, p. 64 · C1
“And the cargo?” inquired the owner, eagerly.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 2 · C1
In Italy?” asked the king eagerly.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 99 · C1

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