Both Uses of
ardent
in
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
- She hopped through a game ardently wishing someone were playing with her as she was sure she won with less hops than any other little girl in the world.†
Chpt 13 *ardently = with intense enthusiasm (or another emotion)
- Papa was an ardent Democrat but mama just didn't care.†
Chpt 24ardent = feeling intense emotion (often enthusiasm or love)
Definition:
showing or feeling intense emotion -- typically strong positive feelings such as enthusiasm or love