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At the latter, however, lay General Webb, who commanded the armies of the king in the northern provinces, with a body of more than five thousand men.†
Chpt 1

however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
There was one man, however, who, by his countenance and actions, formed a marked exception to those who composed the latter class of spectators, being neither idle, nor seemingly very ignorant.†
Chpt 1
It could be seen, however, that her person, though molded with the same exquisite proportions, of which none of the graces were lost by the traveling dress she wore, was rather fuller and more mature than that of her companion.†
Chpt 1
"Even so," replied the stranger, making diligent use of his triangular castor, to produce a circulation in the close air of the woods, and leaving his hearers in doubt to which of the young man's questions he responded; when, however, he had cooled his face, and recovered his breath, he continued, "I hear you are riding to William Henry; as I am journeying thitherward myself, I concluded good company would seem consistent to the wishes of both parties."†
Chpt 2
These feeble and broken sounds were, however, too familiar to the foresters to draw their attention from the more interesting matter of their dialogue.†
Chpt 3
Whatever he may be, or however he may be qualified for his rank, he now speaks to you and, of course, can be no enemy to dread.†
Chpt 4 *

however = in whatever way
Each moment, however, pressed upon him a conviction of the critical situation in which he had suffered his invaluable trust to be involved through his own confidence.†
Chpt 4

however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
In order, however, to prevent unnecessary alarm, he still preserved an air of calmness and friendship.†
Chpt 4
Before he had, however, proceeded a hundred yards, he met the three foresters already returning from their unsuccessful pursuit.†
Chpt 5
The Indians, however, hesitated not a moment, but taking the bridles, they led the frightened and reluctant horses into the bed of the river.†
Chpt 5
A general movement among their conductors, however, soon recalled them from a contemplation of the wild charms that night had assisted to lend the place to a painful sense of their real peril.†
Chpt 5
Their suspense, however, was soon relieved; for, aided by the skill of the natives, the canoe shot back into the eddy, and floated again at the side of the low rock, before they thought the scout had even time to rejoin his companions.†
Chpt 5
I will not deny, however, but the horses cowered when I passed them, as though they scented the wolves; and a wolf is a beast that is apt to hover about an Indian ambushment, craving the offals of the deer the savages kill.†
Chpt 5
As the rights of hospitality were, however, considered sacred among them, this little departure from the dignity of manhood excited no audible comment.†
Chpt 6
It was, however, easy to be seen, by the occasional gleams that shot across his swarthy visage, that it was only necessary to arouse his passions, in order to give full effect to the terrific device which he had adopted to intimidate his enemies.
Chpt 6

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
Before leaving the place, however, she whispered a request to Duncan, that he would follow.†
Chpt 6

however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
It was, however, continued without any apparent consequences, until the moon had set, and a pale streak above the treetops, at the bend of the river a little below, announced the approach of day.†
Chpt 7
From this unsatisfactory examination, however, he was soon called by a loud and piercing exclamation from Uncas, that sounded, even to the unpracticed ears of Duncan, as the signal of some new and unexpected calamity.†
Chpt 8
"You but little know the craft of the Iroquois, lady, if you judge they have left the path open to the woods!" returned Hawkeye, who, however, immediately added in his simplicity, "the down stream current, it is certain, might soon sweep us beyond the reach of their rifles or the sound of their voices."†
Chpt 8
His attention was, however, bestowed in vain; for with the disappearance of Uncas, every sign of the adventurers had been lost, leaving him in total uncertainty of their fate.†
Chpt 9
Every effort, however, to detect the least evidence of the approach of their hidden enemies was as fruitless as the inquiry after his late companions.†
Chpt 9
While, however, these manifestations of weakness were exhibited by the young and vain of the party, the more experienced warriors continued their search throughout both caverns, with an activity that denoted they were far from being satisfied with those fruits of their conquest which had already been brought to light.†
Chpt 10
Conquering his disgust, however, he was able, with an averted face, to address his successful enemy.†
Chpt 10
With his companions, however, the feeling was manifestly different.†
Chpt 10
His apprehensions were, however, greatly relieved, when he saw that the leader had summoned his warriors to himself in counsel.†
Chpt 10
The latter did not, however, so much regret this circumstance, as it might enable him to retard the speed of the party; for he still turned his longing looks in the direction of Fort Edward, in the vain expectation of catching some sound from that quarter of the forest, which might denote the approach of succor.†
Chpt 10
Mile after mile was, however, passed through the boundless woods, in this painful manner, without any prospect of a termination to their journey.†
Chpt 10
As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.†
Chpt 11
Ardent spirits are, however, the most prized by such as he; nor would it be amiss to add some boon from your own hand, with that grace you so well know how to practise.†
Chpt 11
Neither of the captives, however, submitted without a desperate, though fruitless, struggle.†
Chpt 11
The slight impression produced on the savage was, however, soon forgotten, and he continued pointing, with taunting irony, toward Alice.†
Chpt 11
In a few moments, however, her head began to move slowly, in a sign of deep, unconquerable disapprobation.†
Chpt 11
It is true there were short and fleeting moments, when the fiery eyes of Magua were seen glittering, like the fabled organs of the basilisk through the dusty wreath by which he was enveloped, and he read by those short and deadly glances the fate of the combat in the presence of his enemies; ere, however, any hostile hand could descend on his devoted head, its place was filled by the scowling visage of Chingachgook.†
Chpt 12
He had, however, been anticipated by the elder Mohican, who had already torn the emblems of victory from the unresisting heads of the slain.†
Chpt 12
This time he was, however, without any accompaniment, for the sisters were just then pouring out those tender effusions of affection which have been already alluded to.†
Chpt 12
The journey was, however, short.†
Chpt 12
there we were thrown off the scent, and might, indeed, have lost the trail, had it not been for Uncas; we took the path, however, that led into the wilderness; for we judged, and judged rightly, that the savages would hold that course with their prisoners.†
Chpt 12
Our night, however, will soon be over, for with the moon we must be up and moving again.†
Chpt 13
A strain of melancholy, however, blended with his triumph, rendering his voice, as usual, soft and musical.†
Chpt 13
At length, however, the mournful notes of a whip-poor-will became blended with the moanings of an owl; his heavy eyes occasionally sought the bright rays of the stars, and he then fancied he saw them through the fallen lids.†
Chpt 13
"If shame could cure me of my drowsiness, I should never close an eye again," said the uneasy youth, gazing at the ingenuous countenance of Alice, where, however, in its sweet solicitude, he read nothing to confirm his half-awakened suspicion.†
Chpt 13
While he spoke, however, the young soldier seized his rifle, and advancing toward the front, prepared to atone for his venial remissness, by freely exposing his life in defense of those he attended.†
Chpt 13
It was not long, however, before the restless savages were heard beating the brush, and gradually approaching the inner edge of that dense border of young chestnuts which encircled the little area.†
Chpt 13
Like all that passing and gloomy scene, the low basin, however, quickly melted in the darkness, and became blended with the mass of black objects in the rear of the travelers.†
Chpt 14
Not so, however, with the besieged.†
Chpt 15
To all these sports and pursuits, those of the enemy who watched the besieged, and the besieged themselves, were, however, merely the idle though sympathizing spectators.†
Chpt 15
The sounds of other voices, however, caught his attention, and for a moment caused him to forget his purpose.†
Chpt 15
He was, however, anticipated by the voice of the ingenuous and youthful Alice.†
Chpt 15
"Our accounts vary," said Duncan, carelessly; "the highest, however, has not exceeded twenty thousand men."†
Chpt 15
The artifice of neither, however, succeeded; and after a protracted and fruitless interview, Duncan took his leave, favorably impressed with an opinion of the courtesy and talents of the enemy's captain, but as ignorant of what he came to learn as when he arrived.†
Chpt 15

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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.
(2) (however as in: However much she tried...)
to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
(3) (however as in: However you do it, get it done!)
in whatever way
(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?"

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