There was a strong assumption of superiority in this Puritanic toleration, hardly less trying to the blond flesh of an unenthusiastic sister than a Puritanic persecution.
Other linguists in the earlier part of this century, however, who were less eager to deal with bizarre data from “exotic” language, were not always so grateful.
She didn't look too enthusiastic about having Ron as a partner, though; her dark eyes lingered on the frayed neck and sleeves of his dress robes as she looked him up and down.
He had seen enough of other young men who had dreamed his dream, though perhaps less ardently, and who had gradually sunk into the placid and luxurious routine of their elders.
THEN THERE IS the complex political calculus in the U.S., where many of the members of Congress who are facing re-election on Nov.6 are less than enthusiastic about casting a vote on a controversial trade deal.
Then I say to Lucy, " Now are you ready to leave? " Lucy says, " I guess so." " I guess so" means yes, but it's said when either you're not sure or perhaps you're not very enthusiastic about something.