All 19 Uses of
however
in
Anne Frank, the Diary of a Young Girl
- ...Mr. Keesing had nothing to complain about for two whole classes. However, during the third class he'd finally had enough.
Chpt 42-06 (definition 1)however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- However, he'd neglected to take his son's curiosity into account.
Chpt 42-09 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- This time, however, instead of addressing me directly, she turned to my parents and said, "You must have a strange outlook on life to be able to say that to Anne."
Chpt 42-09 (definition 1)however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Deep down I know I could never be that innocent again, however much I'd like to be.
Chpt 42-11 (definition 2) *however = regardless of how
- However, there's reason for optimism.
Chpt 42-11 (definition 1) *however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- In the meantime, however, the patient was getting restless, since she had to keep an eye on "her" soup and "her" food.
Chpt 42-12 (definition 1)
- However, I showed no sign of it and let Dussel finish: "But no, it's impossible to talk to you."
Chpt 43-07 (definition 1)however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Nothing happened, however, and forty-five minutes later the all clear was sounded.
Chpt 43-07 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- This time, however, something wonderful is going on.
Chpt 43-09 (definition 1)
- When I was eleven, however, my treasure had to be tucked away again, because my sixth-grade teacher allowed us to use only school pens and inkpots.
Chpt 43-11 (definition 1)
- However, Boche's fat tummy turned out to be due to a bunch of stolen bones.
Chpt 44-01 (definition 1)
- Boche, however, wasn't receiving visitors at that hour, and was nowhere in sight.
Chpt 44-01 (definition 1)
- However, since I wanted him to go on talking quietly about himself, I hid my laughter, sat down on a cushion on the floor, wrapped my arms around my knees and gazed at him intently.
Chpt 44-02 (definition 1)
- However, as you wrote, I do think of Peter as a kind of brother…. a younger brother; we've been sending out feelers, and a brotherly and sisterly affection mayor may not develop at some later date, but it's certainly not reached that stage yet.
Chpt 44-03 (definition 1)
- Today, however, I'll devote an entire letter to politics.
Chpt 44-03 (definition 1)
- The people who come from outside bring us a lot of news that later proves to be untrue; however, up to now our radio has never lied.†
Chpt 44-03 (definition 1)
- Now, however, we're going through the most delightful period so far, because there are no vegetables at all.
Chpt 44-04 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- By two-thirty, however, I was so tired I dozed off and didn't hear a thing until three-thirty.
Chpt 44-04 (definition 1)
- Let the end come, however cruel; at least then we'll know whether we are to be the victors or the vanquished.
Chpt 44-05 (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)