All 35 Uses of
however
in
The Hound of the Baskervilles
- So excited and alarmed was he that I was compelled to go down to the spot where the animal had been and look around for it. It was gone, however, and the incident appeared to make the worst impression upon his mind.
Chpt 2 (definition 1) *however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- His heart was, I knew, affected, and the constant anxiety in which he lived, however chimerical the cause of it might be, was evidently having a serious effect upon his health.
Chpt 2 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- As I entered, however, my fears were set at rest, for it was the acrid fumes of strong coarse tobacco which took me by the throat and set me coughing.†
Chpt 3 (definition 1)
- "Exactly," said Holmes, "however foolish the incident may seem."
Chpt 4 (definition 2) *however = regardless of how
- It has, however, one obvious disadvantage.†
Chpt 4 (definition 1)
- The ring at the bell proved to be something even more satisfactory than an answer, however, for the door opened and a rough-looking fellow entered who was evidently the man himself.†
Chpt 5 (definition 1)
- Anything which may seem to have a bearing however indirect upon the case, and especially the relations between young Baskerville and his neighbours or any fresh particulars concerning the death of Sir Charles.
Chpt 6 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- However, if it suits you, we will retire early to-night, and perhaps things may seem more cheerful in the morning.†
Chpt 6 (definition 1)
- Inside, however, there were large rooms furnished with an elegance in which I seemed to recognize the taste of the lady.†
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- However, the fates were against us.†
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- It seems, however, that there must have been some short cut for those who knew it, for before I had reached the road I was astounded to see Miss Stapleton sitting upon a rock by the side of the track.†
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- All this, however, is foreign to the mission on which you sent me and will probably be very uninteresting to your severely practical mind.†
Chpt 8 (definition 1)
- So I reasoned with myself in the morning, and I tell you the direction of my suspicions, however much the result may have shown that they were unfounded.
Chpt 9 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- However, our conjectures were set at rest by a visit from Stapleton himself that very afternoon.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- However, the man is fortunately rather deaf, and he was entirely preoccupied in that which he was doing.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Now, however, I have arrived at a point in my narrative where I am compelled to abandon this method and to trust once more to my recollections, aided by the diary which I kept at the time.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- At breakfast, however, I informed him about my discovery, and asked him whether he would care to accompany me to Coombe Tracey.†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- Her face fell, however, when she saw that I was a stranger, and she sat down again and asked me the object of my visit.†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- On the other hand, if I should find the hut and its tenant should not be within it I must remain there, however long the vigil, until he returned.†
Chpt 11 (definition 2)
- There was no trace, however, of anything of the kind, nor could I discover any sign which might indicate the character or intentions of the man who lived in this singular place, save that he must be of Spartan habits and cared little for the comforts of life.†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- There is one very singular thing, however: How came Selden, in the darkness, to know that the hound was on his trail?†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- He did raise his eyebrows, however, when he found that my friend had neither any luggage nor any explanations for its absence.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- Send back your trap, however, and let them know that you intend to walk home.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- It had not crossed my mind, however, that he would wish me to go with him, nor could I understand how we could both be absent at a moment which he himself declared to be critical.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- There was nothing for it, however, but implicit obedience; so we bade good-bye to our rueful friend, and a couple of hours afterwards we were at the station of Coombe Tracey and had dispatched the trap upon its return journey.†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- The result, however, was very trying for those who were acting as his agents and assistants.†
Chpt 14 (definition 1)
- He did not pause, however, but bounded onward.†
Chpt 14 (definition 1)
- On the upper floor, however, one of the bedroom doors was locked.†
Chpt 14 (definition 1)
- Sir Henry and Dr. Mortimer were, however, in London, on their way to that long voyage which had been recommended for the restoration of his shattered nerves.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- So far as the case of the Hound goes, however, I will give you the course of events as nearly as I can, and you will suggest anything which I may have forgotten.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- Fraser, the tutor, died however, and the school which had begun well sank from disrepute into infamy.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- However, both of them were under his influence, and he had nothing to fear from them.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- By chance, however, the first boot which was procured for him was a new one and, therefore, useless for his purpose.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- It was evident, however, that I could not do this if I were with you, since he would be keenly on his guard.†
Chpt 15 (definition 1)
- On the day of the crisis, however, his wife turned suddenly against him.†
Chpt 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)