Example sentences of "[prep] enthusiasm [subord] " in BNC.

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1 The magic wears off , and Swift advises women that they have only themselves to blame for a husband 's loss of enthusiasm if they do not keep themselves clean :
2 Even academics , who are supposed to embody the quintessence of detached assessment , somehow respond with a lack of enthusiasm when it is suggested that their own methods of teaching , research , or organization might benefit from review .
3 ‘ That is the way forward , ’ remarked the Colonel with enthusiasm as they left the Pavilion .
4 She paused , her beautiful eyes alight with enthusiasm as she leaned forward .
5 Geldart drools with enthusiasm when he speaks of some of the players who have broken into the first team or are on the verge .
6 They await the general election with enthusiasm because they want this wretched Government out of office .
7 I chatter with enthusiasm whilst knobs of butter slide off the fishes ' backs and sizzle to blister bubbles .
8 His Lordship reached that decision without enthusiasm because it seemed that as a matter of common sense , notice should be given in such circumstances before criminal proceedings were launched .
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