desirous

Anne cowered deeper into her pillows as if desirous of hiding herself forever from mortal eyes.

Darcy made no answer, and seemed desirous of changing the subject.

As for Jane, _her_ anxiety under this suspense was, of course, more painful than Elizabeth’s: but whatever she felt she was desirous of concealing; and between herself and Elizabeth, therefore, the subject was never alluded to.

That I was desirous of believing her indifferent is certain; but I will venture to say that my investigations and decisions are not usually influenced by my hopes or fears.