desirableness
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The estimate they have formed of its desirableness.
From The Crown of Wild Olive also Munera Pulveris; Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici; The Ethics of the Dust; Fiction, Fair and Foul; The Elements of Drawing by Ruskin, John
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 desirableness of national or universal education is now generally admitted in all enlightened communities; but there are some who, honestly no doubt, question its practicability.
From Popular Education For the use of Parents and Teachers, and for Young Persons of Both Sexes by Mayhew, Ira
Of course, it was now holiday-time, but Miss Ashley had quite agreed with him in the desirableness of Sylvia’s going to Hornton House before the term began.
From The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett by MacKenzie, Compton
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
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