(idiomatic) Directs attention to immediately preceding failed attempt at humor.

There is nothing someone can do to evade something.

Unfortunate events occur in quantity.

(idiomatic) Dictated, as to a secretary or stenographer, but not proofread by the person who dictated it.

As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.

(organic chemistry) diacetylene

(organic chemistry) The univalent radical HC≡C-C≡C- derived from butadiyne

Except, except for, not counting; were it not for. / despite; in spite of

(law) Pertaining to a test of causation whereby an agent or action is considered to have caused an event (and therefore to be responsible and/or liable for said event) if, had said agent or action not existed, the event would not have taken place.

(academics) A status of a doctoral student who has completed all PhD degree requirements except the doctoral dissertation.