envy
noun
a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, possessions, etc.
was envying
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past progressiveof envy.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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He was envying neglect or social ineptitude, he told himself, but the feeling didn't go away.
From Nature ● Aug. 8, 2012
The woman, who lived in our neighbourhood, was envying boxes brimming with dented pots, knives, spoons, forks, broken mirrors and articles of furniture; things which, after being thoroughly cleaned, we would use as housewares.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
I was envying the owner of that splendid dog.”
From Dorrien of Cranston by Bertram Mitford
"Truly, these poor apprentices would not believe that a king was envying them their fate," said Balby, laughing.
From Frederick the Great and His Family by Mrs. Chapman Coleman
Anthony would not have understood, but even in this hour the older woman, in her wisdom, was envying Juliet.
From The Indifference of Juliet by Henry Hutt
