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numerous

/ˈnuməɹəs/ particle B2
  1. An indefinite large number of. · There are numerous definitions of the word 'man'.· There are numerous reasons to refrain.
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Beauchamp looked at Albert with the smile which was so peculiar to him, and which in its numerous modifications served to express every varied emotion of his mind.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 812 · C1
These rooms appeared to be much more modern than the central part of the house, and the bright paper and numerous candles did something to remove the sombre impression which our arrival had left upon my mind.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 72 · C1
Sir Henry had numerous papers to examine after breakfast, so that the time was propitious for my excursion.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 76 · C1
But as Lord Wilmore, in the character of the count’s enemy, was less restrained in his answers, they were more numerous; he described the youth of Monte Cristo, who he said, at ten years of age, entered the service of one of the petty sovereigns of India who make war on the English.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 717 · C1

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