All 11 Uses of
however
in
The War of the Worlds
- It was, however, still so hot from its flight through the air as to forbid his near approach.
Chpt 1.2 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However it is done, it is certain that a beam of heat is the essence of the matter.
Chpt 1.6 (definition 2) *however = in whatever way
- It was only about five, however, that a field gun reached Chobham for use against the first body of Martians.
Chpt 1.9 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Between us and Leatherhead, however, lay the third cylinder, with its guarding giants.
Chpt 1.12 (definition 1)
- ...for the best part of a mile I could see little of either bank. Once, however, I made out a string of black figures hurrying across the meadows from the direction of Weybridge.
Chpt 1.13 (definition 1)however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- The St. George's Hill men, however, were better led or of a better mettle.
Chpt 1.15 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- There was, however, water to drink; and I took a hatchet, which promised to be useful in our next house-breaking.
Chpt 2.1 (definition 1)
- On Mars, however, just the reverse has apparently been the case.
Chpt 2.2 (definition 1) *
- Only that known popularly as the red weed, however, gained any footing in competition with terrestrial forms.
Chpt 2.2 (definition 1)
- For a time, however, the red weed grew with astonishing vigour and luxuriance.
Chpt 2.2 (definition 1)
- The Surrey pine woods were too dry, however, for the festoons of the red climber.
Chpt 2.9 (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