We found some fall flowers, but the frost had already killed a good many.
A great many of the houses were knocked down by the earthquake.
Tom has a good many friends at school.
Mary has a great many ideas for interesting programs.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
good many — or[great many] {n.} or {adj.} A large number (of); very many. Used with a . * /We found some fall flowers, but the frost had already killed a good many./ * /A great many of the houses were knocked down by the earthquake./ * /Tom has a good many… … Dictionary of American idioms
good many — or[great many] {n.} or {adj.} A large number (of); very many. Used with a . * /We found some fall flowers, but the frost had already killed a good many./ * /A great many of the houses were knocked down by the earthquake./ * /Tom has a good many… … Dictionary of American idioms
good many — several, a lot, numerous … English contemporary dictionary
a good many — a good (or great) many a large number a good many of us … Useful english dictionary
(a) good many — a lot of. There were a good many people at the concert … New idioms dictionary
good — [good] adj. better, best [ME gode < OE gōd, akin to Ger gut < IE base * ghedh , to unite, be associated, suitable > GATHER] I a general term of approval or commendation 1. a) suitable to a purpose; effective; efficient [a lamp good to… … English World dictionary
many — [men′ē] adj. more, most [ME < OE manig, akin to Ger manch (OHG manag) < IE base * menegh , many, richly > Sans maghā , gift, OIr menicc, abundant] 1. consisting of some large, indefinite number (of persons or things); numerous 2.… … English World dictionary
Many — Ma ny, n. [AS. menigeo, menigo, menio, multitude; akin to G. menge, OHG. manag[=i], menig[=i], Goth. managei. See {Many}, a.] 1. The populace; the common people; the majority of people, or of a community. [1913 Webster] After him the rascal many… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
good\ deal — • good deal • great deal noun informal A large amount; much. Used with a . Mrs. Walker s long illness cost her a good deal. George spends a great deal of his time watching television. Often used like an adverb. Cleaning up after the party took a… … Словарь американских идиом
a good many — ► a good (or great) many a large number. Main Entry: ↑many … English terms dictionary
