All 4 Uses of
covet
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Far from the Madding Crowd
- He did not covet the post relatively to the farm: in relation to herself, as beloved by him and unmarried to another, he had coveted it.†
Chpt 22-24
- He did not covet the post relatively to the farm: in relation to herself, as beloved by him and unmarried to another, he had coveted it.†
Chpt 22-24 *
- After a moment's consideration Bathsheba assented, beckoning to Gabriel, who hastened up into the coveted atmosphere.†
Chpt 22-24
- Such women as you a hundred men always covet—your eyes will bewitch scores on scores into an unavailing fancy for you—you can only marry one of that many.†
Chpt 25-27
Definition:
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(covet) to strongly want (something--especially something that belongs to another)