All 50 Uses of
however
in
Sense and Sensibility
- He meant not to be unkind, however, and, as a mark of his affection for the three girls, he left them a thousand pounds a-piece.†
Chpt 1 (definition 1)
- As such, however, they were treated by her with quiet civility; and by her husband with as much kindness as he could feel towards anybody beyond himself, his wife, and their child.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- His wife hesitated a little, however, in giving her consent to this plan.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- But, however, ONE thing must be considered.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- But, however, so it is.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1) *
- Conversation however was not wanted, for Sir John was very chatty, and Lady Middleton had taken the wise precaution of bringing with her their eldest child, a fine little boy about six years old, by which means there was one subject always to be recurred to by the ladies in case of extremity, for they had to enquire his name and age, admire his beauty, and ask him questions which his mother answered for him, while he hung about her and held down his head, to the great surprise of her…†
Chpt 6 (definition 1)
- It was necessary to the happiness of both; for however dissimilar in temper and outward behaviour, they strongly resembled each other in that total want of talent and taste which confined their employments, unconnected with such as society produced, within a very narrow compass.†
Chpt 7 (definition 2)
- Continual engagements at home and abroad, however, supplied all the deficiencies of nature and education; supported the good spirits of Sir John, and gave exercise to the good breeding of his wife.†
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- His appearance however was not unpleasing, in spite of his being in the opinion of Marianne and Margaret an absolute old bachelor, for he was on the wrong side of five and thirty; but though his face was not handsome, his countenance was sensible, and his address was particularly gentlemanlike.†
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- One consolation however remained for them, to which the exigence of the moment gave more than usual propriety; it was that of running with all possible speed down the steep side of the hill which led immediately to their garden gate.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- That is good news however; I will ride over tomorrow, and ask him to dinner on Thursday.†
Chpt 9 (definition 3)
- I am glad to find, however, from what you say, that he is a respectable young man, and one whose acquaintance will not be ineligible.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Encouraged by this to a further examination of his opinions, she proceeded to question him on the subject of books; her favourite authors were brought forward and dwelt upon with so rapturous a delight, that any young man of five and twenty must have been insensible indeed, not to become an immediate convert to the excellence of such works, however disregarded before.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- Elinor was obliged, though unwillingly, to believe that the sentiments which Mrs. Jennings had assigned him for her own satisfaction, were now actually excited by her sister; and that however a general resemblance of disposition between the parties might forward the affection of Mr. Willoughby, an equally striking opposition of character was no hindrance to the regard of Colonel Brandon.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- "Do not boast of it, however," said Elinor, "for it is injustice in both of you.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- If it will be any satisfaction to you, however, to be told, that I believe his character to be in other respects irreproachable, I am ready to confess it.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- A few years however will settle her opinions on the reasonable basis of common sense and observation; and then they may be more easy to define and to justify than they now are, by any body but herself.†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- His concern however was very apparent; and after expressing it with earnestness, he added, in the same low voice,—"But, Marianne, the horse is still yours, though you cannot use it now.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- The idea however started by her, was immediately pursued by Colonel Brandon, who was on every occasion mindful of the feelings of others; and much was said on the subject of rain by both of them.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- But, however, I hope you will think better of it.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- "I can guess what his business is, however," said Mrs. Jennings exultingly.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- When Sir John returned, he joined most heartily in the general regret on so unfortunate an event; concluding however by observing, that as they were all got together, they must do something by way of being happy; and after some consultation it was agreed, that although happiness could only be enjoyed at Whitwell, they might procure a tolerable composure of mind by driving about the country.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- Willoughby however is the only person who can have a right to shew that house; and as he went in an open carriage, it was impossible to have any other companion.†
Chpt 13 (definition 3)
- There is great truth, however, in what you have now urged of the allowances which ought to be made for him, and it is my wish to be candid in my judgment of every body.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- Do not blame him, however, for departing from his character, where the deviation is necessary.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- He was not in spirits, however; he praised their house, admired its prospect, was attentive, and kind; but still he was not in spirits.†
Chpt 17 (definition 3)
- She was not in a humour, however, to regard it as an affront, and affecting to take no notice of what passed, by instantly talking of something else, she internally resolved henceforward to catch every opportunity of eyeing the hair and of satisfying herself, beyond all doubt, that it was exactly the shade of her own.†
Chpt 18 (definition 1)
- Disappointed, however, and vexed as she was, and sometimes displeased with his uncertain behaviour to herself, she was very well disposed on the whole to regard his actions with all the candid allowances and generous qualifications, which had been rather more painfully extorted from her, for Willoughby's service, by her mother.†
Chpt 19 (definition 1)
- "You may believe how glad we all were to see them," added Mrs. Jennings, leaning forward towards Elinor, and speaking in a low voice as if she meant to be heard by no one else, though they were seated on different sides of the room; "but, however, I can't help wishing they had not travelled quite so fast, nor made such a long journey of it, for they came all round by London upon account of some business, for you know (nodding significantly and pointing to her daughter) it was wrong in…†
Chpt 19 (definition 1)
- I am so sorry we cannot stay longer; however we shall meet again in town very soon, I hope.†
Chpt 20 (definition 3)
- The motive was too common to be wondered at; but the means, however they might succeed by establishing his superiority in ill-breeding, were not likely to attach any one to him except his wife.†
Chpt 20 (definition 3)
- However, I dare say we should have seen a great deal of him in Somersetshire, if it had not happened very unluckily that we should never have been in the country together.†
Chpt 20 (definition 1)
- However, I don't think her hardly at all handsomer than you, I assure you; for I think you both excessively pretty, and so does Mr. Palmer too I am sure, though we could not get him to own it last night."†
Chpt 20 (definition 1)
- Mrs. Palmer's information respecting Willoughby was not very material; but any testimony in his favour, however small, was pleasing to her.
Chpt 20 (definition 2) *however = regardless of how
- However, I am much happier as I am.†
Chpt 20 (definition 1)
- As it was impossible, however, now to prevent their coming, Lady Middleton resigned herself to the idea of it, with all the philosophy of a well-bred woman, contenting herself with merely giving her husband a gentle reprimand on the subject five or six times every day.†
Chpt 21 (definition 1)
- From such commendation as this, however, there was not much to be learned; Elinor well knew that the sweetest girls in the world were to be met with in every part of England, under every possible variation of form, face, temper and understanding.†
Chpt 21 (definition 1)
- Marianne was silent; it was impossible for her to say what she did not feel, however trivial the occasion; and upon Elinor therefore the whole task of telling lies when politeness required it, always fell.
Chpt 21 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- "I am sure you think me very strange, for enquiring about her in such a way," said Lucy, eyeing Elinor attentively as she spoke; "but perhaps there may be reasons—I wish I might venture; but however I hope you will do me the justice of believing that I do not mean to be impertinent."†
Chpt 22 (definition 3) *
- And I am sure I should not have the smallest fear of trusting YOU; indeed, I should be very glad of your advice how to manage in such and uncomfortable situation as I am; but, however, there is no occasion to trouble YOU.†
Chpt 22 (definition 1)
- Our acquaintance, however, is of many years date.†
Chpt 22 (definition 1)
- However small Elinor's general dependence on Lucy's veracity might be, it was impossible for her on serious reflection to suspect it in the present case, where no temptation could be answerable to the folly of inventing a falsehood of such a description.
Chpt 23 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- …them perfectly well; and Elinor, who now understood her sister, and saw to what indifference to almost every thing else she was carried by her eagerness to be with Willoughby again, made no farther direct opposition to the plan, and merely referred it to her mother's decision, from whom however she scarcely expected to receive any support in her endeavour to prevent a visit, which she could not approve of for Marianne, and which on her own account she had particular reasons to avoid.†
Chpt 25 (definition 3)
- A short, a very short time however must now decide what Willoughby's intentions were; in all probability he was already in town.†
Chpt 26 (definition 1)
- Elinor said no more; it immediately struck her that she must then be writing to Willoughby; and the conclusion which as instantly followed was, that, however mysteriously they might wish to conduct the affair, they must be engaged.†
Chpt 26 (definition 1)
- However, I got a very good husband, and I don't know what the greatest beauty can do more.†
Chpt 26 (definition 1)
- Restless and dissatisfied every where, her sister could never obtain her opinion of any article of purchase, however it might equally concern them both: she received no pleasure from anything; was only impatient to be at home again, and could with difficulty govern her vexation at the tediousness of Mrs. Palmer, whose eye was caught by every thing pretty, expensive, or new; who was wild to buy all, could determine on none, and dawdled away her time in rapture and indecision.†
Chpt 26 (definition 3)
- This was an affair, however, of which Lady Middleton did not approve.†
Chpt 27 (definition 1)
- This however was more than she could believe herself; and to be composed at such a moment was not only beyond the reach of Marianne, it was beyond her wish.†
Chpt 28 (definition 1)
- With difficulty however could she prevent her from following him herself; and to persuade her to check her agitation, to wait, at least, with the appearance of composure, till she might speak to him with more privacy and more effect, was impossible; for Marianne continued incessantly to give way in a low voice to the misery of her feelings, by exclamations of wretchedness.†
Chpt 28 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (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.)
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(2) (however as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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(3) (however as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way