ESPECIALLY in a Sentence

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At last, news came from the south to the strained town and it was alarming news, especially to Scarlett.

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 Meanings and Examples of ESPECIALLY
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
especially
 ad.  used to single out one thing over all others
 ad.  to a great extent; very much
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1  But they were a sociable family and liked their neighbors, especially the O'Hara girls.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER V
2  Scarlett, who had hoped for a freer rein when she escaped Mammy's supervision, discovered to her sorrow that Uncle Peter's standards of ladylike conduct, especially for Mist Charles' widow, were even stricter than Mammy's.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VIII
3  Melanie especially doted on him.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VIII
4  The girls who had all known Charles were very kind and attentive to her at these gatherings, especially Fanny Elsing and Maybelle Merriwether, the daughters of the town dowagers.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VIII
5  The raised platform for the musicians was especially artistic.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER IX
6  So the ladies felt in duty bound to stretch a point, especially in the case of so intrepid a blockader.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XII
7  As for his waistcoats, they were indescribably handsome, especially the white watered-silk one with tiny pink rosebuds embroidered on it.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XII
8  And for a man, especially Rhett Butler, to ask such a question was unthinkable.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XVI
9  At last, news came from the south to the strained town and it was alarming news, especially to Scarlett.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XX
10  She did not especially love Carreen--she could not love anyone who was weak.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXIV
11  Wade especially haunted Melanie's room.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXV
12  He wanted to do something for the O'Haras, especially Suellen, and there was nothing he could do.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXVIII
13  Suellen would be especially grieved at this.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXX
14  They think God is going to work a miracle especially for their benefit.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXII
15  It was especially soothing after Rhett's brutal treatment.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXV
Example Sentence: (133 in 9 pages)
16  The big losers will be the undeveloped countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa.
17  Millions of wild flowers colour the valleys, especially in April and May.
18  Paddles are used especially to propel canoes and kayaks.
19  In cases of food poisoning, young children are especially vulnerable.
20  I love cold drinks, especially in summer.
21  The marriage was considered especially ignominious since she was of royal descent.
22  His tact was exemplary, especially considering the circumstances.
23  The car is quite small, especially if you have children.
24  Dried fruits are especially high in fibre.
25  Everybody needs love,especially for those who don't deserve it.
26  I love Rome, especially in the spring.
27  Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls.
28  The book is compiled especially for beginners.
29  Crime is on the increase, especially mugging and burglary.
30  She kept sucking up to the teachers, especially Mrs Clements.