Example Sentences

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"The gentlemen have been envying you your monopoly of Mrs. Gower, Mr. Cobbe," said lively Mrs. Smyth, in an undertone; "she is an awful flirt, you had better take care of yourself," she added, mischievously.

From A Romance of Toronto A Novel by Savigny, Annie Gregg

"Howard and I have been envying you your journey."

From In Blue Creek Cañon by Ray, Anna Chapin

She's no common girl, as you say; and I have been envying Duffel his good fortune ever since she has been in the cave.

From Eveline Mandeville The Horse Thief Rival by Addison, Alvin

I have been envying that person ever since.'

From A Red Wallflower by Warner, Susan