I got so much candy at Halloween I couldn't count it all. What does "so much candy" mean in this sentence?

It is so very important that I study for every test if I want to earn a good grade. What does "so very important" mean in this sentence?

The plate of food was so incredibly huge I couldn't eat it all. What does "incredibly huge" mean in this sentence?

My little brother stayed alert and never missed a beat. What does "stayed alert" mean in the sentence?

Maggie had a scavenger hunt themed birthday party and everyone loved using clues to solve the mystery. What does "using clues to solve the mystery" mean in this sentence?

Porcupines have a special quality of using their quills to defend themselves from predators. What does "special quality" mean in this sentence?

My 4th grade teacher was so amazing, everyone paid attention in class all day long. What does "everyone paid attention" mean in this sentence?

Mr. Smith was very good at controlling all the kick balls during recess. What does "controlling" mean in this sentence?

My mom has this ability to see danger before any of us can and she always is quick to warn us. What does "see danger" and "quick to warn us" mean in this sentence?

Rick and Mike always had a different way of looking at things and came up with ideas in their own way. What does "a different way of looking at things" mean in this sentence?

We blew up the balloons so they were as big as they could possibly be without popping. What does "as big as they could possibly be without popping" mean in this sentence?

I finally told my best friend why I couldn't sleep over tomorrow. What word is associated with "I finally told" in this sentence?

I narrowed down exactly what I wanted for my birthday. What does "narrowed down" mean in this sentence?

My big brother had the power to do whatever he wanted. What does "had the power" mean in this sentence?