Though aware of the plot, Agrippina embarked on this boat and was nearly crushed by a collapsing lead ceiling only to be saved by the side of a sofa breaking the ceiling's fall.

Though an implacable enemy of Mary, Queen of Scots, he opposed Cecil's policy of war against France, on financial grounds ; but he favoured closer links with foreign Protestants, and was aware of the threat to England from the alliance between France and Scotland.

Though the speech was not published in the USSR for a long time, it was a break with the most atrocious practices of the Gulag system ; Solzhenitsyn was aware, however, that the outlines of the system had survived and could be revived and expanded by future leaders.

Though aware of the British troops at the bridge, it attempted to cross by force.

Though she respects Groo's prowess as a warrior, Chakaal is all too aware of his incompetence in other areas, as well as his general stupidity and lack of social graces, and finds Groo at best tolerable when she is in need of his sword, and contemptible otherwise.

Though it was noted by Radhika Coomaraswamy, the UN special representative on children and conflict, that the " actual numbers of abductions is much higher, these are just the ones we are aware of ".

Though the church had an open membership policy for all races, relatively few black people who were aware of the racial policy joined the church, despite reassurance that the ban would one day be lifted.

Though he knew he needed the book to sell sufficient copies to make £ 2, 500 before he saw any profit, Edgar was confidently aware this would be achieved in the first three months of the book going on sale, hopelessly underestimating the expenses.

Though Lister believed this was an incredibly sexy way to go, the others quickly pointed out that at 181 years old it may be his own bra, and that the teeth may not be in his mouth at the time ( It should be noted that Cassandra was aware that Lister would kill her, and hence may not have been entirely honest about his fate ).

Though he preferred to return to the Angels, Salmon was aware that he was considered unlikely to make the team's roster, but he saw the opportunity to play with the team during the exhibition season as a chance to potentially audition for other teams.

Though aware of the resistance and in contact with its leaders, Nu did not actively participate in the underground activities of the AFPFL up to the rebellion, and unlike its leading figure Aung San, did not join the rebellion and move to areas under Allied control.

Though finding no evidence to suggest the Cardinals management was aware of the status of the four youths before the game, Carr nonetheless fined the club $ 1000 for participating in the game.

Though Suetake is completely oblivious to Kudo's affections, everyone else is aware of them, and they are constantly rolling their eyes over his actions ( which is very similar to how they react to Kitagawa's love for Mika, the only difference being that Mika is aware of Kitagawa's feelings, but can do little to stop her advances ).

Though it no longer has an explicitly anarchist character, today's residents are aware, and proud, of its origins.

Though Alexandrine continued to be devoted, choosing to ignore those relationships she was aware of, her loyalty became increasingly baffling to those outside her immediate family.

Though their arrival was unexpected, the liberal-minded governor welcomed them gladly, notwithstanding that he was aware that the trustees of the colony in England had expressed some opposition to permitting Jews to settle there.

Though he was found unharmed, the kidnapping left him aware of his own mortality and a shift in his personality was noted.

Though the headmaster was aware of the conviction, he did not disclose this information to the school's board of directors nor the rest of the staff.

Though Snake Eyes often attempted to throw matches in order that his friend should save face in front of his family, the Hard Master was aware of Snake Eyes ' ruse, and knew him to be the true victor.

Though most law enforcement agencies knew of the Shirt Tales as crime fighters by reputation, few people seemed aware that they were talking animals — including, Mr. Dinkle, whom the group often had to trick to keep their secret safe.

Though aware Loomis may have acted in self-defense and intended to find other survivors, Ann thinks his journey west suggests selfish motives.

Though the Norwegian constitution stipulated that the Storting could choose a new king if the throne were vacant, Carl was aware that many Norwegians — including leading politicians and high-ranking military officers — favored a republican form of government.

Though he was certainly aware of the work of Pythagoras, it does not appear that he took the harmonic divisions of the octave as being relevant to the disposition of form, preferring simpler whole-number ratios to describe proportions.

Though the Balkan allies had fought together against the common enemy, that was not enough to overcome their mutual rivalries.

Though the structures found in the ruins of Mohenjo-daro were walled, it is far from clear that these structures were defensive against enemy attacks.

Though he spent some of his money trying to clean up swamps and eradicate malaria, he was nonetheless sent to the guillotine during the Reign of Terror as an enemy of the people.

Though he is initially an enemy of Shang-Chi, the two become close friends over time.

Though the herald was promptly arrested by the town mayor, the letters were sent to Lord Arlington, who hurriedly brought them in person to del Fresno ; Arlington was in turn on 15 January impeached by Sir Gilbert Gerard for high treason as by this very act he had shown to have secret dealings with the enemy.

Though the Romans recognized and put on display other sorts of trophies -- such as standards and the beaks of enemy ships -- spolia opima were considered the most honorable to have won and brought great fame to their captor.

Though they also carried javelins as missile weapons to fend off chasing enemy cavalry, and fought as medium cavalry.

Though hiding or defending key areas of the map, especially if done by a large group, makes it easier to survive enemy attacks, it is sometimes criticized.

Though the two reconciled with one another and agreed to focus on their common enemy, the Taira, this rivalry would remain strong throughout the war.

Though the advantage now rested with Gondor, fighting continued throughout the day, until at sunset no living enemy remained on the Pelennor Fields.

Though not always evil in folk stories, Dabog / Dažboh is often presented as an enemy of the Christian God or heavenly saints.

Though maybe not seen as an enemy, he is portrayed as more of a bad influence toward Nemo which eventually ends up with Flip influencing Nemo to opening the forbidden door which releases the Nightmare King.

Though barely a stunted seedling and the last member of a dying race, the tree was by itself able to repel invasion of the planet by the enemy Sheriekas.

Though an enemy of kings, the aristocratic feeling of Alfieri rendered him also a decided foe to the principles and leaders of the French Revolution.

Though the enemy advanced in force getting within 400 yards in front, between 300 and 400 yards on one flank and with snipers in the rear, Sergeant Gourley managed to keep one gun in action practically throughout the day.

Though as it was winter they left Georgia and as the enemy was leaving on the way home they took Tbilisi and Rustavi and gave them to Phadlon ( Amira ).

Though the enemy pressed hard, he, by his fearless and able leadership, checked them, and enabled the remainder of the battalion to withdraw with slight loss.

Though military lawyers have yet to definitively decide whether Loan's action violated the Geneva Conventions for treatment of prisoners of war ( Lém had not been wearing a uniform ; nor was he, it is alleged, fighting enemy soldiers at the time ), where POW status was granted independently of the laws of war ; it was limited to Viet Cong seized during military operations.

Though they do not know much of war tactics they could gather very useful informations of the enemy and could subsequently defeat them.

Though they were but 2, 400 against 5, 400, and destitute of artillery, they stormed " Stamford Hill ", killed 300 of the enemy and captured 1, 700 more with all their guns, colours and baggage.

Though mortally wounded he rushed an enemy strong point with a Lewis gun capturing it and taking about half the garrison prisoners.

Though, facing stiff enemy resistance ( a total of almost 200 enemy shells fell around the tanks and infantry during the attack ) and inoperable terrain for tanks, he dominated the battlefield by his numerous and successive acts of superb gallantry.