Despite the infirmities of his age, and the decrease of his popular authority, Solon had the energy to oppose the motion, and predict its results.
Despite the confiscation of their Attic estates, their wealth and resources, elsewhere secured, were enormous.
Finally in 1824 a new tariff for protection was enacted despite theefforts of the South and part of New England.
Despite the king's proclamation in 1763, frontiersmen soon crossed the mountains and settled in what is now Kentucky and Tennessee.
Despite the action of the Hartford Convention, the fact remains that Massachusetts contributed more than her proportionate share of money and troops for the war.
And they came from other settlements, too, for news spread quickly in that country, despite the distances.
I read them twice over, and then, despite the lateness of the hour, I sat staring at the candles, reflecting upon my own helplessness.
Despite the supineness of Washington, the American nation will soon be at war with Spain.
Despite the newness of his honours, even the haughtiest of the ancient nobles bore him no grudge, for his demeanour was at once modest and manly.
Despite the treachery of AElfric, the English were victorious; and the Danes sailed off to ravage Lindsey and Northumbria.
Despite the importation of cutlery from England and Germany, Albacete is still famous for its daggers, which arc held in high repute by Spaniards.
She was safe and well, despite the Tories, and herself had sent him to take charge of Carvel Hall as soon as ever Judge Bordley had brought her the news of its restoration to me.
Despite the host of troubles he had on his hands, your commodore himself came with us to Rotterdam.
Ay, in very pretty lodgings in Jermyn Street, for he has put by enough, I'll warrant you, despite the loss of his lands.
Despite the lateness of the hour the dining-room was still crowded, and the room buzzed with animated talk.
It was debatable land, of which raiding bands would take full advantage, and, despite the risk, he wished to know what was on foot.
Despite the snow, the streets about the central square were full of people.
Harry and St. Clair slept well, despite the noises of a camp, but they were ready at the appointed time, very precise in their new uniforms.
But the noble stone, with its sculptured lines, by the side of which Harry sat, seemed to grow whiter, despite the veil of dusk that was drooping softly over it.
The celebrated Jean Bart pledged himself to take him safely, despite the enemy's fleet; and kept his word.
He crossed it tranquilly, with his army and his immense booty, despite the attempts of the Duke of Hanover to prevent him, and as soon as he was on this side, had no care but how to terminate the campaign in repose.
France was ruined at home; and abroad, despite the success of her arms, gained nothing.
Madame de Maintenon, despite the height to which her insignificance had risen, had yet her troubles.
He had formed a plan to march upon Richmond, and, despite the alterations in his course, he was clinging to that plan.
Despite the danger of discovery, present every moment, Jackson was resolved to perfect his preparations for the attack.
It is a pleasing thing to see that, despite the war, the young still show courtesy to their elders.
Despite the blaze of the firing, both pursuer and pursued were enveloped in heavy shadows.
Despite the coldness of mid-November the weather was often beautiful.
Madame lets her scoundrelly footmen murder us, despite thename of his Majesty, which we were careful to utter at the outset of things.
Despite the season, everybody was wet through and benumbed with cold.
Marauding on the frontiers between Mexico and Texas still frequently takes place, despite the vigilance of the civil and military authorities in that quarter.
Despite the jeopardy to our citizens and their property which naturally arises in such circumstances, we have, with the cooperation of the governments concerned, been able to meet all such instances without friction.
Despite the effort of the commissioners, the present method develops a public insistence that the commissioners are specially charged with supervision of radio affairs in the zone from which each is appointed.
Despite the lateness of the hour before he got to rest, Percival had already breakfasted, when his valet informed him, with raised, supercilious eyebrows, that an uncommon ragged sort of a person insisted that he had been told to call.
Despite the paralysis of the frame, the face, though pale and thin, showed no bodily decay.
At first, despite the rigour of the Home Office, the education and intelligence of Varney have their price,--the sole crime for which he is convicted is not of the darkest.
A lodge appears no doubt reconnoitred beforehand and reached, despite the difficulties of an ascent which did not allow her to see it.
I observe that the Scoliae to which I give Ephippigers paralysed by the Sphex keep in excellent condition, despite the change of diet, so long as the provisions retain their freshness.
The vulnerable point is thus easily accessible to the sting, despite the creature's posture of defence, in which it contracts and coils up.
He knew what her husband had been to Mary, despite the shortness of their union; and, rightly, he felt positive that she would never marry again.
Despite the use of improved seed varieties, expansion of irrigation, and the heavy use of fertilizers, North Korea is not yet self-sufficient in food production.
Despite the abundance of natural wealth and a manageable rate of population growth, the economy is hobbled by poor fiscal management.
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