1. extent, degree, measure
2. limit, bounds
3. (span of) time
4. (a) distance
5. the state of, the status of, the condition of
6. about, around, approximately, or so
7. as much as ..., to the extent of ..., like ...
8. the more ... the more ...
1. to let (someone) hear, to tell (e.g. a story), to inform (of)
2. to make (someone) listen, to make (someone) understand, to drum into (someone)
3. to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc., to hold (someone) enchanted by
