1) great
    1a) of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or
        of persons)
        1a1) in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects
             1a1a) mass and weight: great
             1a1b) compass and extent: large, spacious
             1a1c) measure and height: long
             1a1d) stature and age: great, old
    1b) of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant
    1c) of age: the elder
    1d) used of intensity and its degrees: with great effort, of
        the affections and emotions of the mind, of natural events
        powerfully affecting the senses: violent, mighty, strong
 2) predicated of rank, as belonging to
    2a) persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power
    2b) things esteemed highly for their importance: of great
        moment, of great weight, importance
    2c) a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent
 3) splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately
 4) great things
    4a) of God's preeminent blessings
    4b) of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud
        (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the
         majesty of God