In eager desire, eager, astir.
Wide open.
In a state of high anticipation, excitement, or interest.
Focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
Serious or honest.
Strenuous; diligent.
Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; important.
Possessing or characterised by seriousness.
Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence)
A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something to come.
To be serious with; use in earnest.