envy
/ˈɛnvi/ sustantivo A2En español: envidia, pelusa, dentera
- Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).
- An object of envious notice or feeling.
- A red-skinned variety of eating apple.
Plural envies
De la biblioteca
“Well, I don’t envy you your job bringing _that_ up, Marilla,” said Mrs.
“Upon my word,” said Caderousse, from whose mind the friendly treatment of Dantès, united with the effect of the excellent wine he had partaken of, had effaced every feeling of envy or jealousy at Dantès’ good fortune,—“upon my word, Dantès is a downright good fellow, and when I see him sitting there beside his pretty wife that is so soon to be.
You are about to become captain at nineteen—an elevated post; you are about to marry a pretty girl, who loves you; and these two pieces of good fortune may have excited the envy of someone.”
A Jackdaw, who witnessed the capture of the lamb, was stirred with envy and determined to emulate the strength and flight of the Eagle.
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