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A Problem With Definition
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sara1984
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A Problem With Definition
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Hi all
Would you please help me define this phrase?
"a select few" � example:"Tell a select few,we post them as sentries here and at the caves" (lost series,John Locke)
Thanks a lot
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31 Oct 2010
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mrnicolas
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tell just some vip people about the importance of the information. Not everybody will know it, just a "select few" of them |
31 Oct 2010
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douglas
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a specially selected small group (usually for their special skills)-- usually highly competitive to be selected --the elite
In your quote "tell" is used as "except for" or "with the exception of" |
1 Nov 2010
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