After college, we each 'went our several ways'. [=(more commonly) 'went our separate ways'; stopped being together]
Both spouses are 'jointly and severally' liable for the tax. [=are liable both together and separately]
I haven't read all of her books, but I've read 'several'.
(..) Inspector Clouseau of the Sureté, and it is my painful duty to arrest you. Do you know my husband? Yes, I must confess I do. I met him several years ago. When I meet him again I shall arrest him immediately. Then you must've met Colonel Sharki? Oh, that idiot from the Lugash Secret (..)1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
(..) I had an aunt who suffered from high blood pressure. She was attended successfully by Dr. August Balls of Nice. And after he had attended her for several weeks, she- Obviously out of fluid. Perhaps you would like me to fill it for you. No, just-just- Please, just go away. (..)1975 The Return of the Pink Panther