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excitement

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ noun B1
  1. The state of being excited (emotionally aroused). (uncountable) · to get caught up in the excitement
  2. Something that excites. (countable)

Plural excitements

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Number one hundred and twenty-seven is ‘is’—‘There is’ “—Holmes’s eyes were gleaming with excitement, and his thin, nervous fingers twitched as he counted the words—“‘danger.’ Ha!
The Valley of Fear, p. 8 · C1
Besides, one requires the excitement of being hateful in the eyes of the accused, in order to lash one’s self into a state of sufficient vehemence and power.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 49 · C1
He (Ames) had observed some restlessness and excitement on the part of Mr.
The Valley of Fear, p. 47 · C1
The inspector was transfigured with excitement.
The Valley of Fear, p. 61 · C1

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