still and anon
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Still \Still\, adv. [AS. stille quietly. See Still, a. The modern senses come from the idea of stopping and staying still, or motionless.]
1.To this time; until and during the time now present; now no less than before; yet. [1913 Webster]
It hath been anciently reported, and is still received.— Bacon.[1913 Webster]
2.In the future as now and before. [1913 Webster]
Hourly joys be still upon you!— Shak.[1913 Webster]
3.In continuation by successive or repeated acts; always; ever; constantly; uniformly. [1913 Webster]
The desire of fame betrays an ambitious man into indecencies that lessen his reputation; he is still afraid lest any of his actions should be thrown away in private.— Addison.[1913 Webster]
Chemists would be rich if they could still do in great quantities what they have sometimes done in little.— Boyle.[1913 Webster]
4.In an increasing or additional degree; even more; -- much used with comparatives. [1913 Webster]
The guilt being great, the fear doth still exceed.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
5.Notwithstanding what has been said or done; in spite of what has occured; nevertheless; -- sometimes used as a conjunction. See Synonym of But. [1913 Webster]
As sunshine, broken in the rill, Though turned astray, is sunshine still.— Moore.[1913 Webster]
6.After that; after what is stated. [1913 Webster]
In the primitive church, such as by fear being compelled to sacrifice to strange gods, after repented, and kept still the office of preaching the gospel.— Whitgift.[1913 Webster]
Still and anon, at intervals and repeatedly; continually; ever and anon; now and then. [1913 Webster]
And like the watchful minutes to the hour, Still and anon cheered up the heavy time.— Shak.[1913 Webster]