Notwithstanding ( page 254 ).
Questions.
1. What is the signification of however as a conjunction? of nevertheless? 2. Which is the most emphatic word of the group and what does it signify? 3. How do yet and still compare with notwithstanding? with but? 4. What is the force of tho and altho? 5. How does notwithstanding as a preposition differ from despite or in spite of?
Examples.
—— do thy worst, old Time; despite thy wrong,
My love shall in my verse ever live young.
—— till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace.
There was an immense crowd —— the inclement weather.