All 10 Uses of
essential
in
The Mysterious Benedict Society
- I don't exaggerate when I say that every one of you is essential to the success of the team, and indeed, to the fate of us all.†
p. 119.9 *essential = necessary or important or relating to the basic nature of something
- But most of us will simply feel irritable and confused — essentially the way we feel now whenever the television is on and the messages are being broadcast.†
p. 134.5essentially = basically (in all important respects; or relating to the basic nature of something)
- It's the essential stuff of life!†
p. 170.7essential = necessary or important or relating to the basic nature of something
- It was essential that Reynie and Sticky continue to do well on their quizzes — especially if Kate and Constance didn't start doing well.†
p. 199.4
- Most of us will simply feel irritable and confused, Mr. Benedict had said, essentially the way we feel now whenever the television is on and the messages are being broadcast.†
p. 216.7essentially = basically (in all important respects; or relating to the basic nature of something)
- The others agreed, and so, starting with the first entry, Sticky read: No one seems to realize how much we are driven by FEAR, the essential component of human personality.†
p. 267.0essential = necessary or important or relating to the basic nature of something
- He said to remind you that every single one of you is essential to the success of the team — that now more than ever, you must rely upon one another in all things.†
p. 361.9
- That every single one of us is essential to the success of the team?†
p. 395.1
- No, Reynard, in this case simplicity is essential.†
p. 419.5
- It was essential she didn't miss — there'd be no time for a second attempt.†
p. 433.5
Definition:
necessary or important; or a basic and defining part of something