What is "a good deal"

Usage examples of "a good deal".

Papa, and it will no doubt have been embellished a good deal by the time he hears it.

Philip had done to win his hegemony over Greece, only Philip had usually been a good deal subtler about it.

The matter caused a good deal of sensation at the time, and the girl Helen was closely questioned by Mr.

He heard what I had to say with a good deal of indifference, till I showed him the portrait.

I was interested in your account, but a good deal, nay all, of what you told me I knew already.

It is a pity, for the symbolism, at all events, is very beautiful, and moreover if you were acquainted with certain books on the subject, I could recall to your mind phrases which might explain a good deal in the manuscript that you have been reading.

I have no doubt that this lady has been subject to a good deal of pestering and annoyance.

This dashed him a good deal, as he knew the gipsy habit of leaving queer hieroglyphics on the line of march, and had been much elated when the thought occurred to him.

It was growing late, and as the shadows blackened he walked faster, till once more the lane began to descend, there was a sharp turn, and he found himself, with a good deal of relief, and a little disappointment, on familiar ground.

For a coverlet he had a dark rug, a good deal worn, and in this he would wrap his naked bleeding body, and lie down on the hard floor, well content to add an aching rest to the account of his pleasures.