the scope of an adverb

Whatever the cause, it is a fact that this season, just when our importers might have been counted on to bring in an array of unfamiliar French products to delight serious caseophiles, only three that are new to our market—and, in our opinion, rather mediocre—have shown up.

We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.

Hattie said, Yes, we are all beautiful but I'm the beautifulest!