very much; a lot
I'm sorry, but I can't go to your party. I've got a great deal of work to do.
content
the proportion of a specified substance
In Canada, the alcohol content of beer is usually 5 to 7 percent, depending on the brand
crack
a slight opening
At night, I gazed at the stars through the crack in the roof of the hut.
due to
because of due to the chance of thunderstorms, the game will be postponed until tomorrow.
edge
the outer side
The wilderness is located on the southern edge of the country.
float
to stay on top of a liquid; to stay up in the air
The children had a wonderful time watching their toy boats float along the river.
frequently
with frequency, relating to how frequent something happens
John frequently asked questions I was not able to answer.
recent
in the past, but not very long ago
The mayor made a recent visit to the sick children in the hospital.
rift
an opening made by splitting, cleaving, etc.
A giant rift stood between them and their destination.
waterway
a passage where water can flow freely to an agreed upon location
The Erie Canal was one of the most ambitious waterways contstructed in the 19th century.