If I knew what I was so anxious about, I wouldn't be so anxious. From LearnThat.org.
anxious to see the new show at the museum. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Spent an anxious night waiting for the test results. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Katie leaned across the seat, her expression anxious. From Wordnik.com. [The Flower Man] Reference
Katie stepped in front of Britt, her expression anxious. From Wordnik.com. [The Flower Man] Reference
Edred asked in anxious tones, and she nodded distractedly. From Wordnik.com. [Harding's Luck] Reference
While politicians stand aghast, in anxious fear and wonder. From Wordnik.com. [The Providential Significance of the Death of Abraham Lincoln] Reference
As he stood there in anxious uncertainness he heard a low voice among the bushes. From Wordnik.com. [The Wouldbegoods] Reference
Two days I have now been here, awaiting in anxious impatience the arrival of Wallace. From Wordnik.com. [The Scottish Chiefs] Reference
Gettin 'anxious, go take a peek, I'm starring in your magazine now every day of the week. From Wordnik.com. [Kevin Federline loses Ferrari F430] Reference
Preston was there too, and it was his voice the doctor had first heard, in anxious entreaty. From Wordnik.com. [Melbourne House] Reference
She spent that day, therefore, as she had spent the preceding, in anxious expectation of the arrival of her husband. From Wordnik.com. [Stuart of Dunleath: A Story of Modern Times] Reference
At my movement, Harlan turned, his expression anxious and hopeful, changing quickly to a hesitant smile as our eyes met. From Wordnik.com. [Restoree]
But he himself was unprejudiced, and was ready, and anxious also the word anxious was underscored to carry out his engagement. From Wordnik.com. [The Belton Estate] Reference
The bride was very glad when we said we had brought her ribbons and things, but we stood in anxious gloom, for now H.O. was indeed lost. From Wordnik.com. [New Treasure Seekers] Reference
What made her anxious was a sly smile on the Prince's face. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
I do it when I'm stressed or anxious, which is pretty often. From Wordnik.com. [The Beautiful Kind] Reference
He then called his anxious and ever helpful wife to his side. From Wordnik.com. [Mountain Moggy The Stoning of the Witch] Reference
"I'm no 'juist what ye would call anxious to marry Mag noo," said. From Wordnik.com. [A Window in Thrums] Reference
Adrienne gave him, recalled the anxious, distracted expression on. From Wordnik.com. [His Excellency the Minister] Reference
Here's Wun Hop, not what y'u might call anxious, but ce'tainly willing. From Wordnik.com. [Wyoming, a Story of the Outdoor West] Reference
I remain anxious about running out, but I’ll have my knitting and I’m not traveling alone. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-04-01] Reference
"Be careful!" called the anxious wife, who read the meaning of the flying soil; "they will hit you.". From Wordnik.com. [The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux] Reference
Quednow also recalls anxious times at the store, such as when she was asked to engrave a Rolex for the first time. From Wordnik.com. [The Austin Daily Herald] Reference
"Sit still, Roy," called the anxious girl from the shore, fearing Roy would upset the boat as the boys neared him. From Wordnik.com. [The Bobbsey Twins in the Country] Reference
He noticed that Mr. Bessel’s face was white and his expression anxious, and, moreover, that his hair was disordered. From Wordnik.com. [Twelve Stories and a Dream, by H. G. Wells] Reference
83 The troops on both sides remained under arms, in anxious expectation, during the greatest part of the morning; and the son of. From Wordnik.com. [The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire] Reference
BRITONS are becoming increasingly fearful and anxious, which is making the economic crisis worse, mental health experts will say today. From Wordnik.com. Reference
He had allowed himself to become anxious, which is a bad thing for a bowler when the score is creeping up and the batsmen are well set. From Wordnik.com. [Mates at Billabong] Reference
He told lawyers he was "anxious" about his safety. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
He was watching her with a kind of anxious intentness. From Wordnik.com. [The Complete Federation Of The Hub]
Farmers were still extremely "anxious" about President Thabo. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
On to the reaction in Iraq, where the word "anxious" seems to fit best. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 23, 2003] Reference
Me, I don't worry none, but I see Joe lookin 'kind of anxious now an' then. From Wordnik.com. [The Boy Ranchers on Roaring River or Diamond X and the Chinese Smugglers] Reference
The real question of the day is for the Trib: Do you mean "anxious" or "eager?". From Wordnik.com. [LEED-ing us on (Jack Bog's Blog)] Reference
He adds that dealers are "anxious" to sell before the vehicles depreciate further. From Wordnik.com. [When Buying] Reference
“I was kind of anxious and nervous to meet important people,” he recalled that night. From Wordnik.com. [Small Wonder: 17-Year-Old Firebrand Novelist Does New York] Reference
And I really got kind of anxious because I knew it had to end, and I didn't want it to end. From Wordnik.com. [The Joys Of Reading Many Books At Once] Reference
I'm kind of anxious to get back and see what has happened to my pretty little neighborhood. From Wordnik.com. [wilberteets Diary Entry] Reference
No wonder people got "anxious;" their leaders kept telling them something serious was wrong. From Wordnik.com. [The Anxious Years: Politics in the Age of Mulroney and Chrétien] Reference
In any event, Alobar had lost his calm satisfaction only to gain a kind of anxious, electric joy. From Wordnik.com. [La insistencia de Jürgen Fauth] Reference
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