How many men had already wished on the monkey's paw?

three men

Explanation:

According to the sergeant-major, three men can wish on the paw three times each. The sergeant-major himself has already had his three wishes, as has another man, who used his third wish to ask for death.

three men

According to the sergeant-major, three men can wish on the paw three times each. The sergeant-major himself has already had his three wishes, as has another man, who used his third wish to ask for death.

explanation: yee yee

often a noun phrase is just a noun or a pronoun:

people like to have money.

i am tired.

it is getting late.