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Still :: Still (a.) Notwithstanding what has been said or done; in spite of what has occured; nevertheless; -- sometimes used as a conjunction. See Synonym of But.

Over :: Over (prep.) Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto..

Gainstrive :: Gainstrive (v. t. & i.) To strive or struggle against; to withstand.

After :: After (prep.) Subsequent to and notwithstanding; as, after all our advice, you took that course..

Dinosauria :: Dinosauria (n. pl.) An order of extinct mesozoic reptiles, mostly of large size (whence the name). Notwithstanding their size, they present birdlike characters in the skeleton, esp. in the pelvis and hind limbs. Some walked on their three-toed hind feet, thus producing the large bird tracks, so-called, of mesozoic sandstones; others were five-toed and quadrupedal. See Illust. of Compsognathus, also Illustration of Dinosaur in Appendix..

Withstood :: Withstood (imp. & p. p.) o/ Withstand.

Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Not able to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable; as, weak resolutions; weak virtue..

Nevertheless :: Nevertheless (adv. / conj.) Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet.

Stand :: Stand (v. t.) To resist, without yielding or receding; to withstand..

Algates :: Algates (adv.) Notwithstanding; yet.

Notwithstanding :: Notwithstanding (adv. / conj.) Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding it rains..

Oppose :: Oppose (n.) To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress..

Standpoint :: Standpipe (n.) A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the steam..

For :: For (prep.) Indicating that instead of which something else controls in the performing of an action, or that in spite of which anything is done, occurs, or is; hence, equivalent to notwithstanding, in spite of; -- generally followed by all, aught, anything, etc..

Againstand :: Againstand (v. t.) To withstand.

Maugre :: Maugre (prep.) In spite of; in opposition to; notwithstanding.

Though :: Though (adv.) However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence..

Although :: Although (conj.) Grant all this; be it that; supposing that; notwithstanding; though.

Proprietary :: Proprietary (n.) A monk who had reserved goods and effects to himself, notwithstanding his renunciation of all at the time of profession..

Despite :: Despite (prep.) In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices..

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