1.being the only one; single and isolated from others;
the lone doctor in the entire county
2.exclusive of anyone or anything else;
she alone believed him
3.and nothing more;
I was merely asking
4.without any others being included or involved;
was entirely to blame
5.with nevertheless the final result;
He arrived only to find his wife dead
6.in the final outcome;
These news will only make you more upset
7.except that;
It was the same story; only this time she came out better
8.never except when;
call me only if your cold gets worse
9.as recently as;
I spoke to him only an hour ago