All 50 Uses of
however
in
Persuasion
- She had, however, one very intimate friend, a sensible, deserving woman, who had been brought, by strong attachment to herself, to settle close by her, in the village of Kellynch; and on her kindness and advice, Lady Elliot mainly relied for the best help and maintenance of the good principles and instruction which she had been anxiously giving her daughters.
Chpt 1however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- But these measures, however good in themselves, were insufficient for the real extent of the evil, the whole of which Sir Walter found himself obliged to confess to her soon afterwards.†
Chpt 1
- This, however, was a profound secret, not to be breathed beyond their own circle.
Chpt 2however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- …Admiral Croft was a native of Somersetshire, who having acquired a very handsome fortune, was wishing to settle in his own country, and had come down to Taunton in order to look at some advertised places in that immediate neighbourhood, which, however, had not suited him; that accidentally hearing—(it was just as he had foretold, Mr Shepherd observed, Sir Walter's concerns could not be kept a secret,)—accidentally hearing of the possibility of Kellynch Hall being to let, and…
Chpt 3
- It succeeded, however; and though Sir Walter must ever look with an evil eye on anyone intending to inhabit that house, and think them infinitely too well off in being permitted to rent it on the highest terms, he was talked into allowing Mr Shepherd to proceed in the treaty, and authorising him to wait on Admiral Croft, who still remained at Taunton, and fix a day for the house being seen.†
Chpt 3
- Chapter 4 He was not Mr Wentworth, the former curate of Monkford, however suspicious appearances may be, but a Captain Frederick Wentworth, his brother, who being made commander in consequence of the action off St Domingo, and not immediately employed, had come into Somersetshire, in the summer of 1806; and having no parent living, found a home for half a year at Monkford.†
Chpt 4
- …sister; and Lady Russell had lamented her refusal; for Charles Musgrove was the eldest son of a man, whose landed property and general importance were second in that country, only to Sir Walter's, and of good character and appearance; and however Lady Russell might have asked yet for something more, while Anne was nineteen, she would have rejoiced to see her at twenty-two so respectably removed from the partialities and injustice of her father's house, and settled so permanently near…†
Chpt 4
- She was assisted, however, by that perfect indifference and apparent unconsciousness, among the only three of her own friends in the secret of the past, which seemed almost to deny any recollection of it.
Chpt 4however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Something occurred, however, to give her a different duty.
Chpt 5
- However, at any rate, as I have a great deal more at stake on this point than anybody else can have, I think it rather unnecessary in you to be advising me.
Chpt 5
- However, we may as well go and sit with them a little while, and when we have that over, we can enjoy our walk.
Chpt 5
- She wished, however to see the Crofts, and was glad to be within when the visit was returned.†
Chpt 6
- Her manners were open, easy, and decided, like one who had no distrust of herself, and no doubts of what to do; without any approach to coarseness, however, or any want of good humour.
Chpt 6however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- She could not, however, reach such a degree of certainty, as not to be anxious to hear whether anything had been said on the subject at the other house, where the Crofts had previously been calling.
Chpt 6
- She found, however, that it was one to which she must inure herself.
Chpt 6
- They were gone, she hoped, to be happy, however oddly constructed such happiness might seem; as for herself, she was left with as many sensations of comfort, as were, perhaps, ever likely to be hers.†
Chpt 7
- Soon, however, she began to reason with herself, and try to be feeling less.
Chpt 7however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- It would be but a new creation, however, and I never think much of your new creations.
Chpt 9
- Her husband, however, would not agree with her here; for besides having a regard for his cousin, Charles Hayter was an eldest son, and he saw things as an eldest son himself.
Chpt 9
- Captain Wentworth, however, came from his window, apparently not ill-disposed for conversation; but Charles Hayter soon put an end to his attempts by seating himself near the table, and taking up the newspaper; and Captain Wentworth returned to his window.
Chpt 9
- In another moment, however, she found herself in the state of being released from him; some one was taking him from her, though he had bent down her head so much, that his little sturdy hands were unfastened from around her neck, and he was resolutely borne away, before she knew that Captain Wentworth had done it.
Chpt 9
- After a short struggle, however, Charles Hayter seemed to quit the field.
Chpt 10
- …like to go with them; and when Mary immediately replied, with some jealousy at not being supposed a good walker, "Oh, yes, I should like to join you very much, I am very fond of a long walk;" Anne felt persuaded, by the looks of the two girls, that it was precisely what they did not wish, and admired again the sort of necessity which the family habits seemed to produce, of everything being to be communicated, and everything being to be done together, however undesired and inconvenient.†
Chpt 10
- Winthrop, however, or its environs—for young men are, sometimes to be met with, strolling about near home—was their destination; and after another half mile of gradual ascent through large enclosures, where the ploughs at work, and the fresh made path spoke the farmer counteracting the sweets of poetical despondence, and meaning to have spring again, they gained the summit of the most considerable hill, which parted Uppercross and Winthrop, and soon commanded a full view of the latter,…
Chpt 10however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Before they were beyond her hearing, however, Louisa spoke again.
Chpt 10
- I had known you by character, however, long before.
Chpt 10
- The conclusion of her visit, however, was diversified in a way which she had not at all imagined.
Chpt 11
- Mrs Harville, a degree less polished than her husband, seemed, however, to have the same good feelings; and nothing could be more pleasant than their desire of considering the whole party as friends of their own, because the friends of Captain Wentworth, or more kindly hospitable than their entreaties for their all promising to dine with them.
Chpt 11
- He ventured among them again, however, though his spirits certainly did not seem fit for the mirth of the party in general.
Chpt 11
- Anne was amused by Henrietta's manner of being grateful, and amused also that the course of events and the new interests of Henrietta's views should have placed her friend at all in favour with any of the Musgrove family; she had only time, however, for a general answer, and a wish that such another woman were at Uppercross, before all subjects suddenly ceased, on seeing Louisa and Captain Wentworth coming towards them.
Chpt 12
- At the same time, however, it was a secret gratification to herself to have seen her cousin, and to know that the future owner of Kellynch was undoubtedly a gentleman, and had an air of good sense.
Chpt 12
- The hardness of the pavement for her feet, made him less willing upon the present occasion; he did it, however.†
Chpt 12
- This had been a proof of life, however, of service to her sister; and Henrietta, though perfectly incapable of being in the same room with Louisa, was kept, by the agitation of hope and fear, from a return of her own insensibility.
Chpt 12however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- That Louisa must remain where she was, however distressing to her friends to be involving the Harvilles in such trouble, did not admit a doubt.†
Chpt 12
- She, however, was soon persuaded to think differently.
Chpt 12however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- When the plan was made known to Mary, however, there was an end of all peace in it.
Chpt 12
- It was all quite natural, however.†
Chpt 12
- It was growing quite dusk, however, before they were in the neighbourhood of Uppercross, and there had been total silence among them for some time, Henrietta leaning back in the corner, with a shawl over her face, giving the hope of her having cried herself to sleep; when, as they were going up their last hill, Anne found herself all at once addressed by Captain Wentworth.
Chpt 12however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- She could have said more on the subject; for she had in fact so high an opinion of the Crofts, and considered her father so very fortunate in his tenants, felt the parish to be so sure of a good example, and the poor of the best attention and relief, that however sorry and ashamed for the necessity of the removal, she could not but in conscience feel that they were gone who deserved not to stay, and that Kellynch Hall had passed into better hands than its owners'.†
Chpt 13
- My wife should have the credit of them, however.†
Chpt 13
- Anne's good-will, however, was not to be lessened by what she heard.
Chpt 14however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- "No," admitted Charles, "I do not know that he ever does, in a general way; but however, it is a very clear thing that he admires you exceedingly."
Chpt 14however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Captain Benwick came not, however.†
Chpt 14
- She persisted in a very determined, though very silent disinclination for Bath; caught the first dim view of the extensive buildings, smoking in rain, without any wish of seeing them better; felt their progress through the streets to be, however disagreeable, yet too rapid; for who would be glad to see her when she arrived?†
Chpt 14
- A degree of unexpected cordiality, however, in the welcome she received, did her good.
Chpt 15however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Still, however, she had the sensation of there being something more than immediately appeared, in Mr Elliot's wishing, after an interval of so many years, to be well received by them.
Chpt 15
- He did not mean to complain, however.†
Chpt 15
- He was not allowed to escape, however.†
Chpt 15
- His enquiries, however, produced at length an account of the scene she had been engaged in there, soon after his leaving the place.
Chpt 15however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Anne presumed, however, still to smile about it, and at last to mention "Elizabeth."
Chpt 16
Definition:
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(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.)