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Definition
in spite of that (Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
- It is not probable he will arrive to-night; nevertheless, leave the table as it is.2.9 — The Gorgon's Head (12% in)
- 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.2.3 — A Disappointment (76% in)
- "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."2.4 — Congratulatory (84% in)
- "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!2.14 — The Honest Tradesman (18% in)
- Nevertheless, not a moment was lost; not a moment!2.22 — The Sea Still Rises (48% in)
- 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.2.23 — Fire Rises (7% in)
- "Ugh!" cried Mr. Lorry, rather relenting, nevertheless, "I am shocked at the sight of you."3.9 — The Game Made (12% in)
- "'Nevertheless, Doctor, my sister married.3.10 — The Substance of the Shadow (44% in)
- Nevertheless, it was not easy, with the face of his beloved wife fresh before him, to compose his mind to what it must bear.3.13 — Fifty-two (5% in)
- Nevertheless, you shall not get the better of me.3.14 — The Knitting Done (66% in)
There are no more uses of "nevertheless" in A Tale of Two Cities.
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