All 50 Uses of
however
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- "Well, my hat is gone, however," continued the younger.
Chpt 1-3 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- The acquaintanceship might, however, have ended in a slow forgetting, but for an incident which occurred at the end of the same week.
Chpt 1-3 (definition 1)
- He fell asleep, however, without having performed the necessary preliminary.
Chpt 1-3 (definition 1)
- However, he continued to watch through the hedge for her regular coming, and thus his sentiments towards her were deepened without any corresponding effect being produced upon herself.
Chpt 4-6 (definition 1)
- However she seemed to have a short cut for getting back to cheerfulness, and set her face to signify archness.
Chpt 4-6 (definition 2)however = in whatever way
- To the shepherd, the note of the sheep-bell, like the ticking of the clock to other people, is a chronic sound that only makes itself noticed by ceasing or altering in some unusual manner from the well-known idle twinkle which signifies to the accustomed ear, however distant, that all is well in the fold.
Chpt 4-6 (definition 3)however = regardless of how
- Stupors, however, do not last for ever, and Farmer Oak recovered from his.
Chpt 4-6 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, two or three farmers noticed him and drew near.
Chpt 4-6 (definition 1)
- There were, however, no grounds for retaining such a supposition, for the waggon, though going in the direction of Weatherbury, might be going beyond it, and the woman alluded to seemed to be the mistress of some estate.
Chpt 4-6 (definition 1)
- However, a hay or a wheat-rick, well put together, will resist combustion for a length of time, if it begins on the outside.
Chpt 4-6 (definition 1)
- However, my son William must have knowed the very man afore us—didn't ye, Billy, afore ye left Norcombe?
Chpt 7-9 (definition 1)
- "Thank you very much," said Oak, in the modest tone good manners demanded, thinking, however, that he would never let Bathsheba see him playing the flute; in this resolve showing a discretion equal to that related to its sagacious inventress, the divine Minerva herself.
Chpt 7-9 (definition 1)
- Mrs. Coggan went downstairs, and returned the answer as requested, adding, however, on her own responsibility, "Miss is dusting bottles, sir, and is quite a object—that's why 'tis."
Chpt 7-9 (definition 1)
- However, we soften it down as much as we can, and call him Cainy.
Chpt 10-12 (definition 1)
- 'tis such a shapely maid, however, that she'll soon get picked up.
Chpt 10-12 (definition 1)
- However, the interest was general, and this Saturday's debut in the forum, whatever it may have been to Bathsheba as the buying and selling farmer, was unquestionably a triumph to her as the maiden.
Chpt 10-12 (definition 1)
- However, we are very apt to think extremes of people.
Chpt 10-12 (definition 1)
- At present, however, the door was open, and the egress of the jack, the blows on the bell, and the mannikin's retreat into the nook again, were visible to many, and audible throughout the church.
Chpt 16-18 (definition 1)
- It must be added, however, that time was very seldom gained.
Chpt 19-21 (definition 1)
- The case, however, was a promising one.
Chpt 19-21 (definition 1)
- Then up comes Maryann; throws the loose locks into the middle of the fleece, rolls it up, and carries it into the background as three-and-a-half pounds of unadulterated warmth for the winter enjoyment of persons unknown and far away, who will, however, never experience the superlative comfort derivable from the wool as it here exists, new and pure—before the unctuousness of its nature whilst in a living state has dried, stiffened, and been washed out—rendering it just now as superior…
Chpt 22-24 (definition 1)
- However, let her marry an she will.
Chpt 22-24 (definition 1)
- However, I look round upon life quite cool.
Chpt 22-24 (definition 1)
- In addition to the dulcet piping of Gabriel's flute, Boldwood supplied a bass in his customary profound voice, uttering his notes so softly, however, as to abstain entirely from making anything like an ordinary duet of the song; they rather formed a rich unexplored shadow, which threw her tones into relief.
Chpt 22-24 (definition 1)
- However, he wasted his gifted lot, and listed a soldier; but even then he rose to be a sergeant without trying at all.
Chpt 22-24 (definition 1)
- "Don't, however, suppose that I derive any pleasure from what you tell me."
Chpt 25-27 (definition 1)
- However, feeling just as usual, she opened them again.
Chpt 28-30 (definition 1)
- However, I don't like to see your concerns going to ruin, as they must if you keep in this mind….
Chpt 28-30 (definition 1)
- Coggan had, however, caught sight of her in the meanwhile.
Chpt 31-33 (definition 1)
- However, Coggan knew pretty nearly how the land lay, and when they were in a nook together he said— "Don't take on about her, Gabriel."
Chpt 31-33 (definition 1)
- Boldwood, however, hastened up to him.
Chpt 34-36 (definition 1)
- I can't, however, marry them both.
Chpt 34-36 (definition 1)
- However, what is must be, and here's half-a-crown to drink my health, men.
Chpt 34-36 (definition 1)
- However, he took a precaution.
Chpt 37-39 (definition 1) *
- "However, it is so sometimes, and nothing happens that we expect," he added, with the repose of a man whom misfortune had inured rather than subdued.
Chpt 37-39 (definition 1)
- After breakfast she was cool and collected—quite herself in fact—and she rambled to the gate, intending to walk to another quarter of the farm, which she still personally superintended as well as her duties in the house would permit, continually, however, finding herself preceded in forethought by Gabriel Oak, for whom she began to entertain the genuine friendship of a sister.
Chpt 40-42 (definition 1)
- However, 'tisn't much odds to us about that now, for 'tis all over.
Chpt 40-42 (definition 1)
- However, I expect our mistress will pay all.
Chpt 40-42 (definition 1)
- However, folks, I must be moving now: upon my life I must.
Chpt 40-42 (definition 1)
- However did—†
Chpt 43-45 (definition 1)
- However, one excellent result of her general apathy was the long-delayed installation of Oak as bailiff; but he having virtually exercised that function for a long time already, the change, beyond the substantial increase of wages it brought, was little more than a nominal one addressed to the outside world.
Chpt 49-51 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- The Weatherbury Farms, however, were no such long distance from the hill, and those arrangements were not necessary in their case.
Chpt 49-51 (definition 1)
- There was a certain animal form of refinement in his nature; and however pleasant a strange condition might be whilst privations were easily warded off, it was disadvantageously coarse when money was short.†
Chpt 49-51 (definition 1)
- However, the occurrence seemed to have become known to few, for it had not interrupted a fiddler, who had lately begun playing by the door of the tent, nor the four bowed old men with grim countenances and walking-sticks in hand, who were dancing "Major Malley's Reel" to the tune.
Chpt 49-51 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- This, however, could not be helped; she would not, on any consideration, treat Boldwood harshly, having once already ill-used him, and the moon having risen, and the gig being ready, she drove across the hilltop in the wending way's which led downwards—to oblivious obscurity, as it seemed, for the moon and the hill it flooded with light were in appearance on a level, the rest of the world lying as a vast shady concave between them.
Chpt 49-51 (definition 1)
- However he came to dream of it, I cannot think.
Chpt 49-51 (definition 2) *however = in whatever way
- However, does a woman keep a promise, not to marry, but to enter on an engagement to marry at some time?
Chpt 52-54 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, she may keep such a promise, if it is made with an honest meaning to repair a wrong.
Chpt 52-54 (definition 1)
- However, she's not fond of him—quite offish and quite careless, I know.
Chpt 52-54 (definition 1)
- However, stick to me, and neither this haughty goddess, dashing piece of womanhood, Juno-wife of mine (Juno was a goddess, you know), nor anybody else shall hurt you.
Chpt 52-54 (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 you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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(3) (however as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)