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In this context, when Robert Louis Stevenson writes "I gave a few halloa," he means that he shouted or called out a few times to get someone's attention or to announce his presence. It signifies a moment of reaching out or making oneself known.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant not so good, as in "no great shakes." It can also mean just a few minutes, as in "Give me a few shakes to get ready." Also, it can mean a good opportunity or chance, as in "He gave me a fair shake on that land."
It means that most commercial reviewers (eg. for newspapers or magazines) gave the novel/movie/whatever a positive review, but a few critics gave a less favourable review.
I gave notice at the bank
he's a loser
He/she/it gave.
a few mean 3 and a couple means 2
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If you mean '...there were a few...' then FEW, but if you mean phew as in relief, it's PHEW
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You may mean 'conceded' which means you gave up something.
It might mean that she or he still has feelings for you.