Despite this, the number ends with another example of Sullivan's counterpoint, with the chorus singing the second melody of the piece (" Let us gaily tread the measure ") while the orchestra plays the first (" Climbing over rocky mountain ").

Despite rocky soil, farmers in town grew apples, onions, and potatoes.

Despite their rocky off-screen relationship, they continued to generate box-office revenue for the studio, and MGM paired them in two more silents Love ( 1927 ), a modern adaptation of Anna Karenina, and A Woman of Affairs ( 1928 ).

Despite a rocky start when the roof of his first major project Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri collapsed in 1979, Jahn established his pre-eminent reputation in 1985 with the State of Illinois Center in Chicago which prompted him to be dubbed " Flash Gordon.

Despite the rocky soil, shortage of potable water, harsh winters, and constant threat of attack, this group managed to succeed.

Despite getting off to a somewhat rocky start ( Paul being mistaken for a Marauder ), Riana quickly becomes Paul's friend.

Despite the rocky start, the USAF would also work to improve its coordination efforts.

Despite the construction of a large pavilion ( for the amateurs – the professionals used a shed at the opposite end of the ground ), Old Trafford's first years were rocky: accessible only along a footpath from the Old Trafford station, the ground was situated out in the country, and games only attracted small crowds.

Despite his administration being characterized by historians as both rocky and incompetent, a lasting legacy of Gage's tenure of office was his signing off on the establishment of the California Polytechnic State University in 1901.

Despite her tough exterior, she still feels intensely, and begins a rocky relationship with the womanizer Charles de Etouard.

Despite being very nimble over rocky hillsides and mountains, the greater kudu is not fast enough ( and nor does it have enough stamina ) to escape its main predators over open terrain, so instead relies on leaping over shrubs and small trees to shake off pursuers.

Despite his success with the team, Sinden had a rocky relationship with Bruins management during the championship season, which led to the 37 year-old Sinden announcing his retirement just days after winning the Cup.

Despite the rocky start to their marriage, the two enjoy their wedding night.

Despite a rocky beginning ( the Fathers had learnt the wrong local language and only attracted 5 students in the first 18 months ), the school eventually became a success – a British official in 1927 said that is was the best school ( of only 5 ) in the north of Ghana.

Despite this rocky start, Deacon gained respect in the new Parliament and was regarded as one of Labour's most effective performers-and was even tipped as a possible future First Minister.

Despite the long and rocky start, Rick and Lisa form a strong and lasting romance that lasts for the rest of the Robotech Saga.

Despite a rocky start in which they lost their opening two games, Fury responded with four wins in their next five games, including a 5-2 blowout over Vermont Voltage, a 4-1 rollover of Rhode Island Stingrays, and a comprehensive 3-0 win over Long Island Rough Riders.

Despite his friendships with Wagner and Franz Liszt, Cornelius had a rocky relationship with the so-called " New German School " of composition.

Despite a rocky beginning, the publisher agrees to publish the captain's book.

Despite this rocky start, Grissom seemed to develop a paternal fondness for Greg, evident by Season Two episode Chasing the Bus, where Grissom encourages Greg and denies that he " messed up " in the field.

Despite their rocky start and Spangle's initial cold demeanor, the pair grow closer during the journey and eventually fall in love.

Despite the fact that the Brother Jonathan sank so tantalizingly close to shore, the ferocious storms, rocky passageways, strong underwater currents, and darkness at the depths held the secret of her location.

Despite its rocky past, the Monterey Hills neighborhood has enjoyed steadily rising property values, thanks in large part to Southern California's Real Estate boom circa 2001 – 2005.

Despite his rocky start, Thompson ended the season with a. 271 batting average as the Giants leadoff hitter and provided steady defense.

Despite the strong start, the team played poorly in May and June and entered the All Star break at 47 – 48, still leading the NL West.

Despite its promising start, Fresh Horses plateaued quickly, topping out at quadruple platinum.

Despite the need to start back at the bottom of the naval hierarchy, Cook realised his career would advance more quickly in military service and entered the Navy at Wapping on 7 June 1755.

Despite the good news off the field, and winning four out of five games to start the season, the Wizards just missed out on a playoff berth with a loss to the New York Red Bulls on the final day, finishing with a 10 – 14 – 8 record.

Despite the technical innovations that have taken place since the start of the series many still consider Super Mario Kart to be one of, if not, the best game of the franchise line.

Despite having Jake Peavy start the game and bringing in Trevor Hoffman in the bottom of the 13th inning to try to hold an 8 – 6 lead, the Padres ' season ended when the Rockies rallied to win 9 – 8.

Despite this unenviable start, Huxley was determined to educate himself.

Despite his injuries, he competed in the Nations Grand Prix at Monza six days later, winning the race after he had persuaded staff at the hospital to bandage him in a manner such that he could sit on his motorcycle and receive a push start.

Despite their large adult sizes, crocodiles start their lives at around long.

Despite their usual slow movements, European bison are surprisingly agile and can clear three metre wide streams or two metre high fences from a standing start.

Despite his continued loyalty to the Administration, relations between Nixon and Agnew deteriorated, almost from the start of their professional relationship.

Despite violent opposition from some printers in the Sheldonian, this ended the friction between Oxford and the Stationers, and marked the effective start of a stable university printing business.

Despite being refused entry to the Football League's First Division at the start of the 1892 – 93 season, they were invited to play in their new Second Division.

Despite this auspicious start to his career, Shearer was only eased into the first team gradually and made just ten goalless appearances for the club the following season.

Despite being impacted by diversion of resources to jump start the Apple / IBM / Motorola effort, the POWER2 took five years from start to system shipment.

Despite the late start, Henderson finished fourth in the AL in stolen bases ( 31 ).

Despite the promise shown in the Toronto series, the Islanders had a slow start to the 2002 – 03 NHL season.

Despite a slow 2 – 6 – 1 start, Colorado finished with a 44 – 28 – 10 record for 98 points, won the Northwest Division and finished second in the Western Conference.

Despite a respectable 17 – 10 start during the 1974 – 75 season, Coach Tom Nissalke was fired as owners become tired of the Spurs ' slow defensive style of games.

Despite a strong 17 – 3 start and an 11-game winning streak between February and March, the Spurs stayed relatively under the radar of the major trades and other quickly rising teams.

Despite a poor start, the pair went on to win four-and-a-half lengths ahead of the much-fancied Spartan Missile, ridden by amateur jockey and 54-year-old grandfather John Thorne.

Despite its ambition, however, Bologna had a poor start to the season, causing the sacking of experienced coach Renzo Ulivieri, replaced by former Internazionale defender Andrea Mandorlini.

Despite viewing the contract as unfair, Martin referred to the record as " the start of something phenomenal " for him.

Despite this modest start, in less than two years Watson had risen to a vice-presidency at Thompson.