Both Uses of
zeal
in
Steppenwolf
- zealously piling lie upon lie
*zealously = enthusiastically
- Not once, to my astonishment, did I step on her feet, and when the music stopped, we both stood where we were and clapped till the dance was played again; and then with a lover's zeal I devoutly performed the rite once more.†
Definition:
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(zeal) active interest and enthusiasm