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1. all, adj., pron., and n., adv., and conj. View full entry eOE
...With singular noun. The whole amount, quantity, extent, or compass of; the whole of....
2. allegedly, adv. View full entry 1823
...According to an allegation; reportedly. Also occas. in ironic use....
3. as, adv. and conj. View full entry OE
...Of quantity or degree: in that degree, to that extent (in or to which). Obs....
4. big, adj. and adv. View full entry c1300
...Of a person or animal: strong, sturdy, mighty; stout-hearted, courageous. Cf. rich1. Obs....
5. exactly, adv. View full entry ?1531
...In a perfect manner, perfectly; to a perfect degree, to perfection; completely. Obs....
6. fine, adj., n.2, and adv. View full entry a1300
...Of superior quality, choice of its kind....
7. finely, adv. View full entry c1320
...In a consummate degree; perfectly, completely. Obs....
8. gay, adj., adv., and n. View full entry c1325
...Noble; beautiful; excellent, fine....
9. good, adj., adv., and n. View full entry 805-31
...Of things: Having in adequate degree those properties which a thing of the kind ought to have....
10. great, adj., adv., and n. View full entry c888
...Composed of large particles; coarse of grain or texture. Of diet: Coarse, not delicate. In Old Cookery, applied sometimes to boiled meat in contradistinction to roast. Obs. exc....
11. how, adv. and n.3 View full entry OE
...Qualifying a verb: In what way or manner? By what means?...
12. jolly, adj. and adv. View full entry c1305
...Of gay and cheerful disposition or character; bright, lively; joyous, gladsome; mirthful. Now arch. and chiefly of time....
13. likely, adj. and adv. View full entry c1374
...Having a resemblance, like, similar. Const. till, to. Also, resembling the original, portraying accurately. Obs....
14. meeverly, adv. and adj. View full entry 1775
...Modestly, in a seemly manner. rare....
15. mighty, adj. (and int.), n., and adv. View full entry eOE
...Possessing might or power; powerful, potent, strong. Freq. rhetorical, connoting a pre-eminent or imposing degree of power....
16. much, adj., adv., pron., and n. View full entry a1154
...Of any physical object or entity: great in size or dimension; spec. (of a person) tall, large, bulky; (formerly also) †adult, grown up, mature (obs.). Now only in...
17. neat, adj. (n.2 and int.) and adv. View full entry 1453
...Of a thing, a place, etc.: characterized by an elegance of form or arrangement, with freedom from unnecessary additions or embellishments; of agreeable but simple appearance; finely made or proportioned; well-formed. Also...
18. never, adv. and int. View full entry eOE
...At no time or moment; on no occasion; not ever....
19. nice, adj. and adv. View full entry c1300
...Of a person: foolish, silly, simple; ignorant. Obs....
20. nicely, adv. and adj. View full entry a1387
...Foolishly, unwisely; (also) wickedly. Obs....
