All 50 Uses of
however
in
Northanger Abbey
- It is remarkable, however, that she neither insisted on Catherine's writing by every post, nor exacted her promise of transmitting the character of every new acquaintance, nor a detail of every interesting conversation that Bath might produce.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- With more care for the safety of her new gown than for the comfort of her protegee, Mrs. Allen made her way through the throng of men by the door, as swiftly as the necessary caution would allow; Catherine, however, kept close at her side, and linked her arm too firmly within her friend's to be torn asunder by any common effort of a struggling assembly.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- They were not long able, however, to enjoy the repose of the eminence they had so laboriously gained.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- Not one, however, started with rapturous wonder on beholding her, no whisper of eager inquiry ran round the room, nor was she once called a divinity by anybody.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- She was looked at, however, and with some admiration; for, in her own hearing, two gentlemen pronounced her to be a pretty girl.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- Mrs. Thorpe, however, had one great advantage as a talker, over Mrs. Allen, in a family of children; and when she expatiated on the talents of her sons, and the beauty of her daughters, when she related their different situations and views—that John was at Oxford, Edward at Merchant Taylors', and William at sea—and all of them more beloved and respected in their different station than any other three beings ever were, Mrs. Allen had no similar information to give, no similar triumphs…†
Chpt 4 (definition 1)
- …William at sea—and all of them more beloved and respected in their different station than any other three beings ever were, Mrs. Allen had no similar information to give, no similar triumphs to press on the unwilling and unbelieving ear of her friend, and was forced to sit and appear to listen to all these maternal effusions, consoling herself, however, with the discovery, which her keen eye soon made, that the lace on Mrs. Thorpe's pelisse was not half so handsome as that on her own.†
Chpt 4 (definition 1)
- Miss Thorpe, however, being four years older than Miss Morland, and at least four years better informed, had a very decided advantage in discussing such points; she could compare the balls of Bath with those of Tunbridge, its fashions with the fashions of London; could rectify the opinions of her new friend in many articles of tasteful attire; could discover a flirtation between any gentleman and lady who only smiled on each other; and point out a quiz through the thickness of a crowd.†
Chpt 4 (definition 1)
- It was a subject, however, in which she often indulged with her fair friend, from whom she received every possible encouragement to continue to think of him; and his impression on her fancy was not suffered therefore to weaken.†
Chpt 5 (definition 1)
- …it is indeed a street of so impertinent a nature, so unfortunately connected with the great London and Oxford roads, and the principal inn of the city, that a day never passes in which parties of ladies, however important their business, whether in quest of pastry, millinery, or even (as in the present case) of young men, are not detained on one side or other by carriages, horsemen, or carts.
Chpt 7 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- You will find, however, Miss Morland, it would be reckoned a cheap thing by some people, for I might have sold it for ten guineas more the next day; Jackson, of Oriel, bid me sixty at once; Morland was with me at the time.†
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- CHAPTER 8 In spite of Udolpho and the dressmaker, however, the party from Pulteney Street reached the Upper Rooms in very good time.†
Chpt 8 (definition 1)
- However, I am sure James does not drink so much.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Upon recollection, however, I have a notion they are both dead; at least the mother is; yes, I am sure Mrs. Tilney is dead, because Mrs. Hughes told me there was a very beautiful set of pearls that Mr. Drummond gave his daughter on her wedding-day and that Miss Tilney has got now, for they were put by for her when her mother died.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- I cannot be quite positive about that, my dear; I have some idea he is; but, however, he is a very fine young man, Mrs. Hughes says, and likely to do very well.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- At length however she was empowered to disengage herself from her friend, by the avowed necessity of speaking to Miss Tilney, whom she most joyfully saw just entering the room with Mrs. Hughes, and whom she instantly joined, with a firmer determination to be acquainted, than she might have had courage to command, had she not been urged by the disappointment of the day before.†
Chpt 10 *
- That she might not appear, however, to observe or expect him, she kept her eyes intently fixed on her fan; and a self-condemnation for her folly, in supposing that among such a crowd they should even meet with the Tilneys in any reasonable time, had just passed through her mind, when she suddenly found herself addressed and again solicited to dance, by Mr. Tilney himself.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- Scarcely had they worked themselves into the quiet possession of a place, however, when her attention was claimed by John Thorpe, who stood behind her.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- One thing, however, I must observe.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- However, when you sink into this abyss again, you will have more to say.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- At about eleven o'clock, however, a few specks of small rain upon the windows caught Catherine's watchful eye, and "Oh! dear, I do believe it will be wet," broke from her in a most desponding tone.†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- But, however, I cannot go with you today, because I am engaged; I expect some friends every moment.†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- Catherine's feelings, as she got into the carriage, were in a very unsettled state; divided between regret for the loss of one great pleasure, and the hope of soon enjoying another, almost its equal in degree, however unlike in kind.†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- As they entered Argyle Buildings, however, she was roused by this address from her companion, "Who is that girl who looked at you so hard as she went by?"†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- Still, however, and during the length of another street, she entreated him to stop.†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- Her reproaches, however, were not spared.†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- At the bottom of the street, however, she looked back again, and then, not at a window, but issuing from the door, she saw Miss Tilney herself.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- On the beginning of the fifth, however, the sudden view of Mr. Henry Tilney and his father, joining a party in the opposite box, recalled her to anxiety and distress.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- At length, however, he did look towards her, and he bowed—but such a bow!†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- Her assurance, however, standing sole as it did, was not thrown away; it brought a more cordial, more natural smile into his countenance, and he replied in a tone which retained only a little affected reserve: "We were much obliged to you at any rate for wishing us a pleasant walk after our passing you in Argyle Street: you were so kind as to look back on purpose."†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- Before they parted, however, it was agreed that the projected walk should be taken as soon as possible; and, setting aside the misery of his quitting their box, she was, upon the whole, left one of the happiest creatures in the world.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- One of the best players we have, by the by; and we had a little touch together, though I was almost afraid of him at first: the odds were five to four against me; and, if I had not made one of the cleanest strokes that perhaps ever was made in this world—I took his ball exactly—but I could not make you understand it without a table; however, I did beat him.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- Thorpe, however, would see her to her chair, and, till she entered it, continued the same kind of delicate flattery, in spite of her entreating him to have done.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- Isabella, however, caught hold of one hand, Thorpe of the other, and remonstrances poured in from all three.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- Her conviction of being right, however, was not enough to restore her composure; till she had spoken to Miss Tilney she could not be at ease; and quickening her pace when she got clear of the Crescent, she almost ran over the remaining ground till she gained the top of Milsom Street.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- The business, however, though not perfectly elucidated by this speech, soon ceased to be a puzzle.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- Mr. Allen, however, discouraged her from doing any such thing.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- Mrs. Thorpe is too indulgent beyond a doubt; but, however, you had better not interfere.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- The little which she could understand, however, appeared to contradict the very few notions she had entertained on the matter before.†
Chpt 14 (definition 1)
- Towards the end of the morning, however, Catherine, having occasion for some indispensable yard of ribbon which must be bought without a moment's delay, walked out into the town, and in Bond Street overtook the second Miss Thorpe as she was loitering towards Edgar's Buildings between two of the sweetest girls in the world, who had been her dear friends all the morning.†
Chpt 14 (definition 1)
- This bold surmise, however, she soon learnt comprehended but half the fact.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- The strength of her feelings she could not express; the nature of them, however, contented her friend.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- Delighting, however, as Catherine sincerely did in the prospect of the connection, it must be acknowledged that Isabella far surpassed her in tender anticipations.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- From them, however, the eight parts of speech shone out most expressively, and James could combine them with ease.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- I am glad you are no enemy to matrimony, however.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- That is kind of you, however—kind and good-natured.†
Chpt 15 (definition 2)
- The disclosure, however, of the great secret of James's going to Fullerton the day before, did raise some emotion in Mrs. Allen.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- There was a something, however, in his words which repaid her for the pain of confusion; and that something occupied her mind so much that she drew back for some time, forgetting to speak or to listen, and almost forgetting where she was; till, roused by the voice of Isabella, she looked up and saw her with Captain Tilney preparing to give them hands across.†
Chpt 16 (definition 1)
- However, he is very well.†
Chpt 16 (definition 1)
- James expressed himself on the occasion with becoming gratitude; and the necessity of waiting between two and three years before they could marry, being, however unwelcome, no more than he had expected, was borne by him without discontent.
Chpt 16 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
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