But the men and women who didn't know bridge looked so glum that his enthusiasm faded.
Other cities have found that residents' enthusiasm for such programs can quickly fade.
The enthusiasm faded with the economic decline of the 1980's.
Jessica's enthusiasm faded in time to leave her with that realization.
The enthusiasm faded away from his eyes, and the look of a man who is thinking took its place.
His enthusiasm faded as the flying carpet continued to rise.
Quite suddenly the enthusiasm had faded out of her voice.
But at other smaller organizations, the enthusiasm for a new facility can fade quickly.
His enthusiasm for modern orthodoxy soon faded, but the period produced two major projects.
That enthusiasm has faded to disappointment for some teenagers and their parents.