All 11 Uses
however
in
The War of the Worlds
(Edited)
- It was, however, still so hot from its flight through the air as to forbid his near approach.
Chpt 1.2however = 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 *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 *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
- ...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 1.13however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- The St. George's Hill men, however, were better led or of a better mettle.
Chpt 1.15however = 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
- On Mars, however, just the reverse has apparently been the case.
Chpt 2.2
- Only that known popularly as the red weed, however, gained any footing in competition with terrestrial forms.
Chpt 2.2
- For a time, however, the red weed grew with astonishing vigour and luxuriance.
Chpt 2.2
- The Surrey pine woods were too dry, however, for the festoons of the red climber.
Chpt 2.9
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 contrast and 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
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(4)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Much more rarely (and arguably incorrectly), however can be used to intensify the word how, as when one says "However did you find her?" Grammarians would suggest using two words for that usage: "How ever did you find her?"