flower of the flock
Examples
“None of the Pontifexes were deficient in good looks; they were a well-grown shapely family enough, but Alethea was the flower of the flock even as regards good looks, while in respect⟳ of all other qualities that make⟳ a woman lovable, it seemed as though the stock⟳ that had been intended for the three daughters, and would have⟳ been about sufficient for them, had all been allotted to herself, her sisters getting none, and she all.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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