although, despite, in spite of, however, nevertheless 1. it was raining heavily; ……….,he went out without a raincoat. 2. I heard the telephone ring,………, I didn't answer it. 3. I like the outdoors. .... , I don't like bugs and dirt. 4. ... her fear, she wrapped her arms around him. 5. The sky was grey and cloudy. ... , we went to the beach. 6. Nevertheless, ... many and serious shortcomings, the long series of Depretis administrations was marked by the adoption of some useful measures. 7. We have not yet won; ..... , we shall keep trying. 8. And yet, .... her feelings, any relationship with him was potentially dangerous. 9. the issue was not discussed, …………,it was far from out of her mind. 10. all Kutuzov's efforts to avoid that ruinous encounter, ……….,the massacre of the broken mob of French soldiers by worn-out Russians continued at Krasnoe for three days. 11. It looks like they're going to succeed .... their present difficulties. 12. being able to bench press two of her, ………,the men actually listened. 13. she had said the words "I love you," several times, ………..,he had not uttered them. 14. Deidre felt no pity for him, .... the circumstances.