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athirst

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a·thirst  (-thûrst)
adj.
1. Strongly desirous; eager: athirst for freedom.
2. Archaic Thirsty.
athirst [əˈθɜːst]
adj (postpositive)
1. (often foll by for) having an eager desire; longing
2. Archaic thirsty
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.athirst - (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; "athirst for knowledge"; "hungry for recognition"; "thirsty for informaton"
hungry, thirsty
desirous, wishful - having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"
Translations
athirst [əˈθɜːst] ADJ to be athirst for (liter) → tener sed de
athirst
adj (fig liter) to be athirst for something → nach etw (dat) → dürsten (liter)


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The zealous officer managed to slip a useful piece of paper into Dominic's hand as he went ashore, and a few hours afterwards, being off duty, he returned on board again athirst for drinks and gratitude.
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Then shall they answer unto Him, Lord when saw we thee an hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
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