All 30 Uses of
however
in
The Fellowship of the Ring
- Many, however, may wish to know more about this remarkable people from the outset, while some may not possess the earlier book.†
Chpt Pro. (definition 1)
- That stage, however, belonged to the early days of the Shire, and hobbit-building had long since been altered, improved by devices, learned from Dwarves, or discovered by themselves.†
Chpt Pro. (definition 1)
- The latter qualities, however, were now rather tolerated (in the rich) than generally approved.†
Chpt Pro. (definition 1)
- Gandalf, however, disbelieved Bilbo's first story, as soon as he heard it, and he continued to be very curious about the ring.†
Chpt Pro. (definition 1)
- The most important copy, however, has a different history.†
Chpt Pro. (definition 1)
- Most of the company were, however, now in a tolerant mood, at that delightful stage which they called 'filling up the corners'.†
Chpt 1.1 (definition 1)
- The banquet was very splendid, however, though I had a bad cold at the time, I remember, and could only say 'thag you very buch'.†
Chpt 1.1 (definition 1)
- But nobody will read the book, however it ends.
Chpt 1.1 (definition 2) *however = regardless of how
- There was, however, no sign nor mention of money or jewellery: not a penny-piece or a glass bead was given away.†
Chpt 1.1 (definition 1)
- There were, however, dwarves on the road in unusual numbers.†
Chpt 1.2 (definition 1)
- 'I can't believe that Gollum was connected with hobbits, however distantly,' said Frodo with some heat.
Chpt 1.2 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- But however a removal might fit in with the designs of his wizardry, there was no doubt about the fact: Frodo Baggins was going back to Buckland.
Chpt 1.3 (definition 3) *however = in whatever way
- The four younger hobbits were, however, in high spirits, and the party soon became very cheerful in spite of Gandalf's absence.†
Chpt 1.3 (definition 1)
- After some miles, however, the road ceased to roll up and down: it climbed to the top of a steep bank in a weary zig-zagging sort of way, and then prepared to go down for the last time.†
Chpt 1.3 (definition 1)
- He had a natural mistrust of the inhabitants of other parts of the Shire; and also he was not disposed to be quick friends with anyone who had beaten his master, however long ago.†
Chpt 1.4 (definition 2)
- The sun was not, however, high enough yet to shine down into the clearing, though its light was on the tree-tops.†
Chpt 1.6 (definition 1)
- However, that may be: they woke suddenly and uncomfortably from a sleep they had never meant to take.†
Chpt 1.8 (definition 1)
- The Inn of Bree was still there, however, and the innkeeper was an important person.†
Chpt 1.9 (definition 1)
- He seemed capable of an endless stream of talk, however busy he might be.
Chpt 1.9 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- However, in the meanwhile for all Mr. Butterbur knew his money was gone for good, or for bad.†
Chpt 1.11 (definition 1)
- However, in the meanwhile, walking was not unpleasant.†
Chpt 1.11 (definition 1)
- But however anxious their guides might be, it was plain that the hobbits could go no further that night.
Chpt 1.12 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- However, there is nothing more to fear from them at present.†
Chpt 2.1 (definition 1)
- He was interested, however, to hear that Dain was still King under the Mountain, and was now old (having passed his two hundred and fiftieth year), venerable, and fabulously rich.†
Chpt 2.1 (definition 1)
- At last, however, Balin listened to the whispers, and resolved to go; and though Dain did not give leave willingly, he took with him Ori and Ã"in and many of our folk, and they went away south.†
Chpt 2.2 (definition 1)
- 'However, I wrote a message to Frodo, and trusted to my friend the innkeeper to send it to him.†
Chpt 2.2 (definition 1)
- However, we are certain of one thing at any rate: it will get warmer as we get south.†
Chpt 2.3 (definition 1)
- However it may prove, one must tread the path that need chooses!'†
Chpt 2.4 (definition 3)
- But however it may be with the guide, the followers are blameless.†
Chpt 2.7 (definition 3)
- In the mid-morning the clouds drew down lower, and it began to rain heavily. ... The rain, however, did not last long.
Chpt 2.9 (definition 1) *however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
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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(3) (however as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way