さばかり

adverb

to that degree; that much

Indicates extent or degree, often used in literary or formal contexts. Similar to それほど, but more emphatic or old-fashioned.

• さばかりのことで怒おこるとは思おもわなかった。

  I didn't think you would get angry over something of that degree.

adverb

a lot; very much

Emphasizes a large quantity or intensity, often with a nuance of surprise or admiration. Can be replaced by それほど or あれほど in modern speech.

• さばかり努ど力りょくしたのに、結けっ果かが出でなかった。

  I tried so hard, but got no results.