I'm happy with my interpretation... (but, yes, agree that they don't actually mean "most")
much(mch)adj. more (môr, mr), most (mst)Great in quantity, degree, or extent: not much rain; much affection.
n.1. A large quantity or amount: Much has been written.
2. Something great or remarkable: The campus wasn't much to look at.
adv. more, most1. To a great degree or extent: much smarter.
2. Just about; almost: much the same.
3. Frequently; often: doesn't get out much.