All 50 Uses of
however
in
Pride and Prejudice
- However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)however = regardless of how
- Not all that Mrs. Bennet, however, with the assistance of her five daughters, could ask on the subject, was sufficient to draw from her husband any satisfactory description of Mr. Bingley.
Chpt 3 (definition 2)however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- She told the story, however, with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous.
Chpt 3 (definition 2)
- But, however, he did not admire her at all; indeed, nobody can, you know; and he seemed quite struck with Jane as she was going down the dance.
Chpt 3 (definition 2)
- Well, that is very decided indeed—that does seem as if—but, however, it may all come to nothing, you know.
Chpt 5 (definition 2)
- On Miss Lucas's persevering, however, she added, "Very well, if it must be so, it must."
Chpt 6 (definition 2)
- The two youngest of the family, Catherine and Lydia, were particularly frequent in these attentions; their minds were more vacant than their sisters', and when nothing better offered, a walk to Meryton was necessary to amuse their morning hours and furnish conversation for the evening; and however bare of news the country in general might be, they always contrived to learn some from their aunt.
Chpt 7 (definition 1)however = regardless of how
- If I wished to think slightingly of anybody's children, it should not be of my own, however.
Chpt 7 (definition 2)however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Till the next morning, however, she was not aware of all the felicity of her contrivance.
Chpt 7 (definition 2)
- She was received, however, very politely by them; and in their brother's manners there was something better than politeness; there was good humour and kindness.
Chpt 7 (definition 2)
- She was not equal, however, to much conversation, and when Miss Bingley left them together, could attempt little besides expressions of gratitude for the extraordinary kindness she was treated with.
Chpt 7 (definition 2)
- With a renewal of tenderness, however, they returned to her room on leaving the dining-parlour, and sat with her till summoned to coffee.
Chpt 8 (definition 2)
- They solaced their wretchedness, however, by duets after supper, while he could find no better relief to his feelings than by giving his housekeeper directions that every attention might be paid to the sick lady and her sister.
Chpt 8 (definition 2)
- In spite of this amendment, however, she requested to have a note sent to Longbourn, desiring her mother to visit Jane, and form her own judgement of her situation.
Chpt 9 (definition 2)
- At present, however, I consider myself as quite fixed here.
Chpt 9 (definition 2)
- But, however, he did not.
Chpt 9 (definition 2) *
- However, he wrote some verses on her, and very pretty they were.
Chpt 9 (definition 2)
- Mrs. Bennet and her daughters then departed, and Elizabeth returned instantly to Jane, leaving her own and her relations' behaviour to the remarks of the two ladies and Mr. Darcy; the latter of whom, however, could not be prevailed on to join in their censure of her, in spite of all Miss Bingley's witticisms on fine eyes.
Chpt 9 (definition 2)
- The loo-table, however, did not appear.
Chpt 10 (definition 2)
- Allowing the case, however, to stand according to your representation, you must remember, Miss Bennet, that the friend who is supposed to desire his return to the house, and the delay of his plan, has merely desired it, asked it without offering one argument in favour of its propriety.
Chpt 10 (definition 2)
- She could only imagine, however, at last that she drew his notice because there was something more wrong and reprehensible, according to his ideas of right, than in any other person present.
Chpt 10 (definition 2)
- She could not win him, however, to any conversation; he merely answered her question, and read on.
Chpt 11 (definition 2)
- Miss Bingley, however, was incapable of disappointing Mr. Darcy in anything, and persevered therefore in requiring an explanation of his two motives.
Chpt 11 (definition 2)
- Against staying longer, however, Elizabeth was positively resolved—nor did she much expect it would be asked; and fearful, on the contrary, as being considered as intruding themselves needlessly long, she urged Jane to borrow Mr. Bingley's carriage immediately, and at length it was settled that their original design of leaving Netherfield that morning should be mentioned, and the request made.
Chpt 12 (definition 2)
- My mind, however, is now made up on the subject, for…
Chpt 13 (definition 2)
- There is some sense in what he says about the girls, however, and if he is disposed to make them any amends, I shall not be the person to discourage him.
Chpt 13 (definition 2)
- By tea-time, however, the dose had been enough, and Mr. Bennet was glad to take his guest into the drawing-room again, and, when tea was over, glad to invite him to read aloud to the ladies.
Chpt 14 (definition 2)
- The next morning, however, made an alteration; for in a quarter of an hour's tete-a-tete with Mrs. Bennet before breakfast, a conversation beginning with his parsonage-house, and leading naturally to the avowal of his hopes, that a mistress might be found for it at Longbourn, produced from her, amid very complaisant smiles and general encouragement, a caution against the very Jane he had fixed on.
Chpt 15 (definition 2)
- She received him with her very best politeness, which he returned with as much more, apologising for his intrusion, without any previous acquaintance with her, which he could not help flattering himself, however, might be justified by his relationship to the young ladies who introduced him to her notice.
Chpt 15 (definition 2)
- Mrs. Phillips was quite awed by such an excess of good breeding; but her contemplation of one stranger was soon put to an end by exclamations and inquiries about the other; of whom, however, she could only tell her nieces what they already knew, that Mr. Denny had brought him from London, and that he was to have a lieutenant's commission in the ——shire.
Chpt 15 (definition 2)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- It was over at last, however.†
Chpt 16 (definition 2)
- Her curiosity, however, was unexpectedly relieved.
Chpt 16 (definition 2)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- After a few minutes' reflection, however, she continued, "I do remember his boasting one day, at Netherfield, of the implacability of his resentments, of his having an unforgiving temper."
Chpt 16 (definition 2)
- There was no help for it, however.†
Chpt 17 (definition 2)
- Elizabeth, however, did not choose to take the hint, being well aware that a serious dispute must be the consequence of any reply.
Chpt 17 (definition 2)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- The first two dances, however, brought a return of distress; they were dances of mortification.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- When the dancing recommenced, however, and Darcy approached to claim her hand, Charlotte could not help cautioning her in a whisper, not to be a simpleton, and allow her fancy for Wickham to make her appear unpleasant in the eyes of a man ten times his consequence.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- Allow me to say, however, that your fair partner does not disgrace you, and that I must hope to have this pleasure often repeated, especially when a certain desirable event, my dear Eliza (glancing at her sister and Bingley) shall take place.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- Recovering himself, however, shortly, he turned to his partner, and said, "Sir William's interruption has made me forget what we were talking of."
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- Let me recommend you, however, as a friend, not to give implicit confidence to all his assertions; for as to Mr. Darcy's using him ill, it is perfectly false; for, on the contrary, he has always been remarkably kind to him, though George Wickham has treated Mr. Darcy in a most infamous manner.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- Mr. Collins, however, was not discouraged from speaking again, and Mr. Darcy's contempt seemed abundantly increasing with the length of his second speech, and at the end of it he only made him a slight bow, and moved another way.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- Nothing that she could say, however, had any influence.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- At length, however, Mrs. Bennet had no more to say; and Lady Lucas, who had been long yawning at the repetition of delights which she saw no likelihood of sharing, was left to the comforts of cold ham and chicken.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- She looked at his two sisters, and saw them making signs of derision at each other, and at Darcy, who continued, however, imperturbably grave.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- I do not mean, however, to assert that we can be justified in devoting too much of our time to music, for there are certainly other things to be attended to.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- That his two sisters and Mr. Darcy, however, should have such an opportunity of ridiculing her relations, was bad enough, and she could not determine whether the silent contempt of the gentleman, or the insolent smiles of the ladies, were more intolerable.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- You can hardly doubt the purport of my discourse, however your natural delicacy may lead you to dissemble; my attentions have been too marked to be mistaken.†
Chpt 19 (definition 2)
- But the fact is, that being, as I am, to inherit this estate after the death of your honoured father (who, however, may live many years longer), I could not satisfy myself without resolving to choose a wife from among his daughters, that the loss to them might be as little as possible, when the melancholy event takes place—which, however, as I have already said, may not be for several years.†
Chpt 19 (definition 2)
- But the fact is, that being, as I am, to inherit this estate after the death of your honoured father (who, however, may live many years longer), I could not satisfy myself without resolving to choose a wife from among his daughters, that the loss to them might be as little as possible, when the melancholy event takes place—which, however, as I have already said, may not be for several years.†
Chpt 19 (definition 2)
- This information, however, startled Mrs. Bennet; she would have been glad to be equally satisfied that her daughter had meant to encourage him by protesting against his proposals, but she dared not believe it, and could not help saying so.
Chpt 20 (definition 2)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
Definitions:
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(1) (however as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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(2) (however as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas)
(Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrastand but.)