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envy

/ˈɛnvi/ noun A2
  1. Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). (countable, uncountable)
  2. An object of envious notice or feeling. (countable, uncountable)
  3. A red-skinned variety of eating apple. (countable, uncountable)

Plural envies

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This time, they said, they were really going to have a leader and become the wisest people in the jungle--so wise that everyone else would notice and envy them.
The Jungle Book, p. 37 · B2
Don’t you envy our pranceful bands?
The Jungle Book, p. 63 · B2
“Well, I don’t envy you your job bringing _that_ up, Marilla,” said Mrs.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 66 · C1
I suppose she’s trying to cultivate a spirit of humility in Anne by dressing her as she does; but it’s more likely to cultivate envy and discontent.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 193 · C1

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