An instance or example of using the word "but".
The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
A limit; a boundary.
The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
Use the word "but".
Merely, only, just.
Though, however.
Used as an intensifier.
On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
Except with; unless with; without.
Only; solely; merely.
Until.
(following a negated expression of improbability) That.
Apart from, except (for), excluding.
(obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.