desirableness
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While it failed to establish them, it at least recognized the desirableness of a universal language for schools, and a universal church for man.
From History of Education by Seeley, Levi
The calamities of the war then in progress on the Continent gave him arguments enough for the desirableness of peace.
From William Penn by Hodges, George
He got out and paced about, calling to her and pointing out the desirableness of the spot as the site for their country home.
From The Indian Drum by Balmer, Edwin
The desirableness, per se, of maintaining a surplus for this purpose does not, I think, admit of a doubt.
From Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy by Mill, John Stuart
This is cited by the Chancery Barrister as showing the advantage of an early acquaintance with foreign languages, and the desirableness of a pure accent.
From Faces and Places by Lucy, Henry W. (Henry William), Sir
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