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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..

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

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

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

Albeit :: Albeit (conj.) Even though; although; notwithstanding.

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.

Resist :: Resist (v. t.) To stand against; to withstand; to obstruct.

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

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

Strong :: Strong (superl.) Solid; tough; not easily broken or injured; able to withstand violence; able to sustain attacks; not easily subdued or taken; as, a strong beam; a strong rock; a strong fortress or town..

Non Obstante :: Non obstante () A clause in old English statutes and letters patent, importing a license from the crown to do a thing notwithstanding any statute to the contrary. This dispensing power was abolished by the Bill of Rights..

Overfront :: Overfront (v. t.) To confront; to oppose; to 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..

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

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..

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

Xerophilous :: Xerophilous (a.) Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture.

Withstander :: Withstander (n.) One who withstands, or opposes; an opponent; a resisting power..

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..

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..

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