used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification
Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.
With plain adjectives, past participles, and adverbs.
With adverbs of manner.
Before a noun preceded by an indefinite article; now often with ironic implications that the noun in question is particularly noteworthy or remarkable.
Before a noun preceded by the definite article.
To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.
Coming before the definite article and an attributive superlative.
With verbs, especially past participles.
With predicative adjectives.
With prepositional phrases and spatial adverbs.
With attributive adjectives, following an (especially indefinite) article; chiefly as expressing contrast, difference etc.
Coming before the indefinite article and an attributive adjective. (Now largely merged with moderative senses, below.)
Preceding nouns introduced by the indefinite article. Chiefly in negative constructions.
A series of passes made with the cape to distract the bull.
Indicates agreement; exactly so.