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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.)
- I have been deceived, before, in the objects whom I have endeavoured to benefit; but I feel strongly disposed to trust you, nevertheless; and I am more interested in your behalf than I can well account for, even to myself.Chapter 14 — Comprising Further Particulars of Oliver's Stay at Mr.... (36% in)
- Sikes shrugged his shoulders impatiently, as if he thought the precaution unnecessary; but complied, nevertheless, by requesting Miss Nancy to fetch him a jug of beer.Chapter 19 — In Which a Notable Plan is Discussed and Determined On (57% in)
- The aperture was so small, that the inmates had probably not thought it worth while to defend it more securely; but it was large enough to admit a boy of Oliver's size, nevertheless.Chapter 22 — The Burglary (74% in)
- 'No, no,' said the Jew, hastily; as though, however desirous he might be to see the person in question, he was nevertheless relieved by his absence.Chapter 26 — In Which a Mysterious Character Appears Upon the Scene.... (35% in)
- But he kept up, nevertheless, and, with his head drooping languidly on his breast, went stumbling onward, he knew not whither.Chapter 28 — Looks after Oliver, and Proceeds with His Adventures (44% in)
- 'I believe it, strange as it is; and perhaps I may be an old fool for doing so,' rejoined the doctor; 'but I don't think it is exactly the tale for a practical police-officer, nevertheless.'Chapter 31 — Involves a Critical Position (27% in)
- 'No matter who's got it, or who did it, my dear,' replied Fagin, glancing, nevertheless, with a hawk's eye at the girl and the two bundles.Chapter 42 — An Old Acquaintance of Oliver's, Exhibiting Decided Marks.... (66% in)
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