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Newguest Posted 15 years ago
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But a small thing ...

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It may appear to be but a small thing to think thoughts of steadfastness and overcoming, in the face of apparent defeat and failure.

Does "but" mean here "merely"?
  

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yes. but = merely, no more than, only

  • yes.
  • but = merely, no more than, only
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yes. but = merely, no more than, only

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