eldest

Example Sentences

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“Our eldest sister … was in Rochester … but came to Hydesville …”

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The eldest Baudelaire orphan was about to grab her sister’s cage and begin her descent when she saw something that made her stop.

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Wordlessly, the seated girls passed their bowls to the end, where the eldest girl ladled in the porridge and passed the bowls back full.

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Clearly the eldest Incorrigible was not yet convinced.

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“And as the eldest, it will always be your responsibility to look after your younger siblings. Promise us that you will always watch out for them and make sure they don’t get into trouble.”

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