ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ENVIOUS
From Anglo-Norman, ultimately from Latin invidiōsus full of envy, invidious.
10 QUOTES WITH «ENVIOUS»
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envious.
As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion.
I always enjoy working with an international crew and director. But on the set of a Hollywood action film - now that's a whole other world. The sheer grand scale of the way things are done over there makes me envious; it's just so different from the way things are done in Japan.
Acting can be a difficult business. When I was younger, if my mates were doing better than me, I might be a little bit envious, but as I have got older, I love to see actors cracking on and succeeding. The same goes for writers.
I go to readings by fiction writers like Alice Walker, and I'm envious of the level of attention they generate.
The goal, I submit, is obvious: subjugating the world (which is barbarian, dangerous, envious and ungrateful) to US power for the sake of America's interests.
As time went on, I got envious and wanted to do a lot of stunts myself.
I would love to do a Western someday. Every time I watch any of them, I'm so envious.
England is a fairly envious little country and it's embodied in the press. They don't like anyone being more distinguished than they are.
I am so envious of my colleagues from 100 years ago who only sang new works, they hardly ever sang revivals.
I am always so envious of people who do whatever they want.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENVIOUS»
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envious in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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With a nod to Romeo and Juliet and reminiscent of Endless Love, Thomas Christopher Greene tells the story of two young lovers and their journey to find perfection in each other's arms.
Thomas Christopher Greene, 2009
Second to none in her ability to make detective stories, Georgette Heyer is queen of the genre.
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Symbolic wounds: puberty rights and the
envious male
Bettelheim presents an account of his examination of initiation rites in present-day pre-literate societies and suggests that circumcision and related rituals may be the expression of male fascination with, and jealousy of, female sex ...
The book never lags for a instant, and it is full of realistic details which range from dealing with the psychological integration of half-way house residents into society, the intricacies of the game of softball, the atmosphere of pubs, ...
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Prose writers of German
The envious man is contented with his own poverty if he only sees that his
neighbour is not rich. The envious man finds satisfaction in his own misery if he
only notes that it is not well with his neighbour. The envious man complains not of
his ...
Frederic Henry Hedge, 1848
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Positive facts, versus
envious assertions: being an ...
A Candid Virginian . 16' ._ , t... . \lj I. - ' - . . i > y. scholar,_statesp1an, and
philosopher in. our- couiiitry-ifgur own” Jefl'erson excepted." ,; - ' " -" * " Chilton
has given thefivvorld ample-proof of the liberal-- ' ' ity of his mind, and We'c'dn'
fidently- ...
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General Fremont, and the Injustice Done Him by Politicians ...
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Ya Pamphlet Collection (Lib Brotherhead, 2009
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Cinderella and Her Sisters: The Envied and the Envying
He was a jealous God but not an envious one. He grew angry out of love, not out
of the wish to hurt or belittle. So the fear that the good might call down the
vengeance of the divine lessened in Christians and allowed them to use their
energies ...
Ann Ulanov, Barry Ulanov, 2007
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The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia: The Century ...
Claudas was a noble knyght and a sure and moche and stronge, but he was euer
envious: a- sin alle tho that were a-bove hym. Mcrlin( . E. T. 8.), iii. 389. Be not
thou envious against evil men. Prov. xxlv. 1. For him in vain the envious seasons
...
William Dwight Whitney, Benjamin Eli Smith, 1911
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Relentless,
Envious Death: The Biographies of Katherine Shaw ...
Tells the story of a young couple in love, but also tells the story of an illness.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENVIOUS»
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envious is used in the context of the following news items.
Sepp Blatter launches incredible attack on 'envious' England
Sepp Blatter has launched another astonishing attack on England, claiming criticism of Fifa during his reign was rooted in “envy” over the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Witness: A Letter from France
Hungry, envious, I tried out their words, as if by using them I could make them belong to me. As if by writing those words I could bury my face, ... «The New Yorker, Jul 15»
Tracey Thorn's Glastonbury highlights: Mary J Blige, Kanye – and …
When my daughter went off to Latitude last year I worried about her all weekend, then was a bit envious when she arrived home from the ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
Flying with UberCopter: Because driving from Nice to Cannes is for …
... and I could sense that all the other journalists were very impressed with me and secretly envious, even if they managed not to show it on their ... «VentureBeat, Jul 15»
'Days of Our Lives' Spoilers: Abigail Envious of Chad's Interest in …
“Days of Our Lives” spoilers for Wednesday, July 8, tease that Abigail (Kate Mansi) will find herself getting envious when she learns Zoe ... «Celebrity Dirty Laundry, Jul 15»
Envious of Mira, Shahid's lovers rejoice ShahidKiShaadi
The fans and lovers of Shahid Kapoor seemed envious as the guy has really been a heartthrob during the last decade or so but they ... «DunyaNews Pakistan, Jul 15»
HOW REDUNDANT WHEN NAJIB HAS NAMED DR M AS …
“This small group of people are envious of the country's political and social stability and economic prosperity. “This group is irresponsible and ... «Malaysia Chronicle, Jul 15»
Raila is just envious, says Ruto after questions on his harambee cash
Raila is just envious, says Ruto after questions on his harambee cash. By Geoffrey Mosoku Updated Monday, July 6th 2015 at 10:34 GMT +3. Share this story:. «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
The Ashes: Return of the fiercest rivalry is welcome and leaves me …
That is down to the massive sense of occasion generated by one of sport's fiercest rivalries. Which is why I'll be envious of every single man, ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
Merthyr RFC backer Sir Stan Thomas blasts 'fearful and envious …
Pontypridd have been branded fearful and envious by Merthyr's multi-millionaire backer Sir Stan Thomas, with a bitter row having erupted ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»