Veitch's responsibility, energy, enthusiasm, and keenness in business surprised even those who knew him best. Young Bunin's susceptibility and keenness to the nuances of nature were extraordinary. She worked well and showed keenness in fieldcraft although she found the theoretical side difficult. Keenness of thought and precision marked all his work. He has always displayed the greatest keenness to engage the enemy. He had a good success due to his keenness of quality. The Europeans stand back, reversing their contemporary keenness to acquire land from the Indians. This was a major reason for local rulers' keenness to invite settlers. Heracles shot with keenness and even beat Eurytus' scores. Deila showed a keenness to take on board coaching ideas at foreign clubs. His keenness on the game of cricket is entirely in a non-playing way. I certainly lost all keenness for remaining in the service.