keener

• Her eyesight was keener, her speech more distinct, the lines of her thoughts more clearly defined, her verse more strongly marked in its form, and the accuracy of her memory more to be relied upon than was the case with almost any one of her contemporaries. —  Authors and Friends
• Helmar's curiosity now grew keener, and so engrossed was he for the time in the man's stealthy movements that he forgot the real object of his waiting. —  Under the Rebel's Reign
• The nearer we get to our destination the keener will be Arabi's watch on the river for fugitives Yes, but there is just a possibility that we have passed them on our way without having seen them," said George optimistically Yes, that may be so," replied his companion doubtfully. —  Under the Rebel's Reign
• Still keener was the jealousy of any marked revolution in the religious system which Henry had established. —  History of the English People Volume 4 (of 8)
• We are as strong as lots of men and much keener, and we want you to be kind to us and let us enlist We'll never do anything to give ourselves away," said Black Hair; but, bless her innocent heart, she was giving herself away all the time. —  Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 10, 1916

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