All 10 Uses of
nevertheless
in
A Tale of Two Cities
- How it would be a weakness in the government to break down in this attempt to practise for popularity on the lowest national antipathies and fears, and therefore Mr. Attorney-General had made the most of it; how, nevertheless, it rested upon nothing, save that vile and infamous character of evidence too often disfiguring such cases, and of which the State Trials of this country were full.†
Chpt 2.3nevertheless = despite that (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- "Nevertheless," pursued Darnay, rising to ring the bell, "there is nothing in that, I hope, to prevent my calling the reckoning, and our parting without ill-blood on either side."†
Chpt 2.4
- It is not probable he will arrive to-night; nevertheless, leave the table as it is.†
Chpt 2.9 *
- "I don't know," returned the man, clapping his hands to his mouth nevertheless, and vociferating in a surprising heat and with the greatest ardour, "Spies!†
Chpt 2.14
- Nevertheless, not a moment was lost; not a moment!†
Chpt 2.22
- Monseigneur (often a most worthy individual gentleman) was a national blessing, gave a chivalrous tone to things, was a polite example of luxurious and shining fife, and a great deal more to equal purpose; nevertheless, Monseigneur as a class had, somehow or other, brought things to this.†
Chpt 2.23
- "Ugh!" cried Mr. Lorry, rather relenting, nevertheless, "I am shocked at the sight of you."†
Chpt 3.9
- 'Nevertheless, Doctor, my sister married.†
Chpt 3.10
- Nevertheless, it was not easy, with the face of his beloved wife fresh before him, to compose his mind to what it must bear.†
Chpt 3.13
- Nevertheless, you shall not get the better of me.†
Chpt 3.14
Definition:
despite that (what was just said)
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)