All 50 Uses of
however
in
The Idiot
- "Your bundle has some importance, however," continued the clerk, when they had laughed their fill (it was observable that the subject of their mirth joined in the laughter when he saw them laughing); "for though I dare say it is not stuffed full of friedrichs d'or and louis d'or—judge from your costume and gaiters—still—if you can add to your possessions such a valuable property as a relation like Mrs. General Epanchin, then your bundle becomes a significant object at once.†
Chpt 1.1 (definition 1)
- H'm! you are candid, however—and that is commendable.†
Chpt 1.1 (definition 1)
- "However, it's true enough that my father died a month ago, and that here am I returning from Pskoff, a month after, with hardly a boot to my foot.†
Chpt 1.1 (definition 1)
- However, I went for an hour or so and saw Nastasia Philipovna, and I never slept a wink all night after.†
Chpt 1.1 (definition 1)
- He had married young, while still a lieutenant, his wife being a girl of about his own age, who possessed neither beauty nor education, and who brought him no more than fifty souls of landed property, which little estate served, however, as a nest-egg for far more important accumulations.†
Chpt 1.2 (definition 1)
- At last, however, on the repeated positive assurance that he really was Prince Muishkin, and must absolutely see the general on business, the bewildered domestic showed him into a little ante-chamber leading to a waiting-room that adjoined the general's study, there handing him over to another servant, whose duty it was to be in this ante-chamber all the morning, and announce visitors to the general.†
Chpt 1.2 (definition 1)
- You see, I'm used to smoking a good deal, and now I haven't had a puff for three hours; however, just as you like."†
Chpt 1.2 (definition 1)
- However, I have thought it right to make acquaintance with her on my arrival.†
Chpt 1.2 (definition 1)
- I confess, however, that I should not have stayed here even if you had invited me, not for any particular reason, but because it is—well, contrary to my practice and nature, somehow.†
Chpt 1.3 (definition 1)
- …cordial smile, "if you really are the sort of man you appear to be, it may be a source of great pleasure to us to make your better acquaintance; but, you see, I am a very busy man, and have to be perpetually sitting here and signing papers, or off to see his excellency, or to my department, or somewhere; so that though I should be glad to see more of people, nice people—you see, I—however, I am sure you are so well brought up that you will see at once, and—but how old are you, prince?"†
Chpt 1.3 (definition 1)
- You might have given her your portrait, however.†
Chpt 1.3 (definition 1)
- However, although there's comparative peace at home at present, the storm will break if anything is finally settled tonight."†
Chpt 1.3 (definition 1)
- "Oh, of course it's nothing but humbug!" cried Gania, a little disturbed, however.†
Chpt 1.3 (definition 1)
- However, it's half-past twelve," he concluded, looking at his watch; "so to business, prince, for I must be setting to work and shall not see you again today.†
Chpt 1.3 (definition 1)
- However, I hope I shall not interfere with the proper sequence of my narrative too much, if I diverge for a moment at this point, in order to explain the mutual relations between General Epanchin's family and others acting a part in this history, at the time when we take up the thread of their destiny.†
Chpt 1.4 (definition 1)
- Very soon, however, there was only one of them left-Nastasia Philipovna—for the other little one died of whooping-cough.†
Chpt 1.4 (definition 1)
- His meditations lasted a fortnight, however, and at the end of that time his resolution was taken.†
Chpt 1.4 (definition 1)
- However, these arguments would only hold good in case of Nastasia acting as others might in such an emergency.†
Chpt 1.4 (definition 1)
- However, it appeared to Totski that he might make use of her in another way; and he determined to establish her in St. Petersburg, surrounding her with all the comforts and luxuries that his wealth could command.†
Chpt 1.4 (definition 1)
- She confessed that she had long wished to have a frank and free conversation and to ask for friendly advice, but that pride had hitherto prevented her; now, however, that the ice was broken, nothing could be more welcome to her than this opportunity.†
Chpt 1.4 (definition 1)
- She thanked him for his delicacy, however, but saw no reason why Gavrila Ardalionovitch should not know about it.†
Chpt 1.4 (definition 1)
- However, the special point to which the two friends particularly trusted to bring about their object (namely, Gania's attractiveness for Nastasia Philipovna), stood out more and more prominently; the pourparlers had commenced, and gradually even Totski began to believe in the possibility of success.†
Chpt 1.4 (definition 1)
- However, both the friends felt that the thing looked rosy indeed when one day Nastasia informed them that she would give her final answer on the evening of her birthday, which anniversary was due in a very short time.†
Chpt 1.4 (definition 1)
- I think you should be kind to him; it is a good deed, you know—however, just as you like, of course—but he is a sort of relation, remember, and I thought it might interest you to see the young fellow, seeing that this is so.†
Chpt 1.5 (definition 1)
- I was very happy, however, nearly all the time.†
Chpt 1.5 (definition 1)
- "Well, at first I did; I was restless; I didn't know however I should manage to support life—you know there are such moments, especially in solitude.†
Chpt 1.5 *
- However, most of the people were angry with me about one and the same thing; but Thibaut simply was jealous of me.†
Chpt 1.6 (definition 1)
- However, when it came to carrying the coffin, all the children rushed up, to carry it themselves.†
Chpt 1.6 (definition 1)
- However kind people may be to me, I never feel quite at home with them, and am always glad to get back to my little companions.
Chpt 1.6 (definition 2) *however = regardless of how
- However, it was very soon apparent to anyone coming into the house, that Gania was the tyrant of the family.†
Chpt 1.8 (definition 1)
- However, I forgive you.†
Chpt 1.8 (definition 1)
- However, it's not MY affair.†
Chpt 1.8 (definition 1)
- He never thought of apologizing to the prince, however.†
Chpt 1.8 (definition 1)
- However, he moved off towards the drawing-room with the cloak over his arm.†
Chpt 1.8 (definition 1)
- Nastasia, however, smiled amiably; but Varia did not try to look amiable, and kept her gloomy expression.†
Chpt 1.9 (definition 1)
- Hardly, however, had the old lady begun about her "highly gratified feelings," and so on, when Nastasia left her, and flounced into a chair by Gania's side in the corner by the window, and cried: "Where's your study? and where are the—the lodgers?†
Chpt 1.9 (definition 1)
- We have only just begun, however—†
Chpt 1.9 (definition 1)
- His bewilderment and his alarmed perplexity passed off, however, and his lips now twitched with rage as he continued to stare evilly at his laughing guest, while his countenance became absolutely livid.†
Chpt 1.9 (definition 1)
- However, Gania recollected himself almost immediately.†
Chpt 1.9 (definition 1)
- Once let them begin to shout, however, and nothing on earth should disconcert them.†
Chpt 1.10 (definition 1)
- He did not move an inch, however.†
Chpt 1.10 (definition 1) *
- However, she had not reached the outer hall when she turned round, walked quickly up to Nina Alexandrovna, seized her hand and lifted it to her lips.†
Chpt 1.10 (definition 1)
- Varia, however, both saw and heard all, and watched Nastasia out of the room with an expression of wonder.†
Chpt 1.10 (definition 1)
- However, enough for the present.†
Chpt 1.11 (definition 1)
- It was not for this rubbish I asked you to come over here" (he pocketed the money, however, at this point), "it was to invite your alliance in the campaign against Nastasia Philipovna tonight.†
Chpt 1.12 (definition 1)
- However, it is of no consequence.†
Chpt 1.12 (definition 1)
- However, at present you….†
Chpt 1.12 (definition 1)
- However, in spite of all his fears and heart-quakings he went in, and asked for Nastasia Philipovna.†
Chpt 1.13 (definition 1)
- However, the wine was not refused; each guest took a glass excepting Gania, who drank nothing.†
Chpt 1.13 (definition 1)
- However, just as you please, of course.†
Chpt 1.15 (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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(however as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way