All 5 Uses of
although
in
Of Human Bondage
- And experiences of the same kind are necessary for the individual to become conscious of himself; but here there is the difference that, although everyone becomes equally conscious of his body as a separate and complete organism, everyone does not become equally conscious of himself as a complete and separate personality.†
Chpt 13-14although = even though; or but (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- But although I'm not exactly engaged to Hermann I can never love anyone else, and I look upon myself as his bride.'†
Chpt 23-24 *
- Philip's knowledge of the language was small, but he knew enough to tell that Cronshaw, although he had lived in Paris for several years, spoke French execrably.†
Chpt 41-42
- The poor old gentleman's so dependent on me, and, although he is troublesome sometimes, you can't help liking him, can you?†
Chpt 109-110
- It was evidently very unusual for someone to offer a partnership to a newly qualified man; and he realised with wonder that, although nothing would induce him to say so, Doctor South had taken a fancy to him.†
Chpt 117-118
Definition:
even though; or but
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. At the start of a sentence, other synonyms could include words and phrases such as however, yet, all the same, on the other hand, still, even so, and nonetheless.)
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. At the start of a sentence, other synonyms could include words and phrases such as however, yet, all the same, on the other hand, still, even so, and nonetheless.)