All 26 Uses of
however
in
Man And Superman
- However, that is not my present anxiety.
Chpt Ded. (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- In short, there is no future for men, however brimming with crude vitality, who are neither intelligent nor politically educated enough to be Socialists.†
Chpt Ded. (definition 1)
- The Don Juan play, however, is to deal with sexual attraction, and not with nutrition, and to deal with it in a society in which the serious business of sex is left by men to women, as the serious business of nutrition is left by women to men.
Chpt Ded. (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, it was easy to ignore a rich man's solecism.
Chpt Ded. (definition 1)
- However that may be, it is certainly true that nobody who agrees with them can possibly be a dramatist, or indeed anything else that turns upon a knowledge of mankind.†
Chpt Ded. *
- You may, however, remind me that this digression of mine into politics was preceded by a very convincing demonstration that the artist never catches the point of view of the common man on the question of sex, because he is not in the same predicament.
Chpt Ded. (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, I am digressing, as a man with a grievance always does.
Chpt Ded. (definition 1)
- In no other respect, however, does he suggest the military man.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)
- If Jack loved a woman, I would not compare her to a boa constrictor in his presence, however much I might dislike her...
Chpt 1 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- However, that saves ceremony between us.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, I withdraw cats.
Chpt 1 (definition 1) *
- However, perhaps it was as well for me that I romanced a bit; for, on the one occasion when I told you the truth, you threatened to tell of me.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)
- However, I quite feel that you have all placed yourselves in a very painful position; and the most truly considerate thing for me to do is to go at once.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)
- However, cheer up: we are going to have a day after your own heart.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- However, no matter.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- However, say what you want me to do.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- Why do these unhappy slaves marry anybody, however old and vile, sooner than not marry at all?†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- However, I'll say no more.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, if you would prefer to settle the question of ransom at once, I am at your service.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)
- However slight their literary merit may be, they express what I feel better than any casual words can.
Chpt 3 (definition 2) *however = regardless of how
- However, 27 be it.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, I confess it is for me the one supremely interesting subject.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)
- However, if I overtax your intellect, you can leave us and seek the society of love and beauty and the rest of your favorite boredoms.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)
- However, this display of the unfortunate manners of your class closes the incident.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)
- Such speculations are checked, however, on this delightfully fine afternoon, by the appearance at a little gate in a paling an our left, of Henry Straker in his professional costume.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)
- However, you needn't apologize for your man: I made him talk on purpose.
Chpt 3 (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