besides
/bɪˈsaɪdz/ adverb A2- Also; in addition. · We've paid for your whole education and plenty more besides!
- Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; moreover; furthermore. · I don't feel like going out tonight. Besides, I have to work tomorrow morning anyway.
- Otherwise; else. · I have been to Spain but nowhere besides.
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“Nonsense,” returned Danglars, “I tell you again I have nothing whatever to do with it; besides, you know very well that I tore the paper to pieces.”
Besides, one requires the excitement of being hateful in the eyes of the accused, in order to lash one’s self into a state of sufficient vehemence and power.
And, besides, they were none of them nearly so large and brave as you.”
Besides, you have white in your frock, and only witches and sorceresses wear white.”
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