All 31 Uses
however
in
The Stranger, by Albert Camus
(Edited)
- Most of the men, however, were as thin as rakes, and they all carried sticks.
Chpt 1.1however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, after listening attentively, I guessed what it was; the old men were sucking at the insides of their cheeks, and this caused the odd, wheezing noises that had mystified me.
Chpt 1.1
- Soon after, the sky clouded over, and I thought a summer storm was coming. However, the clouds gradually lifted.
Chpt 1.2however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- On the whole, however, they seemed languid and exhausted.
Chpt 1.2however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, I went straight home, as I had to put some potatoes on to boil.
Chpt 1.3
- However, one turned up presently; the lodger on the second floor, a plumber, came up, with him.
Chpt 1.4
- However, it was nothing of the kind.
Chpt 1.5
- However, as I didn't want her to leave me, I suggested we should dine together at Celeste's.
Chpt 1.5
- However, finally, he had taken a job in the railway, and he didn't regret it, as now he had a small pension.
Chpt 1.5
- Marie, however, was almost dancing with delight, and kept repeating, "What a heavenly day!"
Chpt 1.6
- However, he assured me that all that was ancient history.
Chpt 1.6
- However, when he went out, I followed him.
Chpt 1.6
- Sometimes, however, I had glimpses of his eyes glowing between the half-closed lids.
Chpt 1.6
- However, when I was brought before the examining magistrate a week later, I noticed that he eyed me with distinct curiosity.
Chpt 2.1
- After our conversation, however, I had a good look at him.
Chpt 2.1
- The lawyer, however, looked displeased.
Chpt 2.1
- However, as he continued talking, I did my best to understand, and I gathered that there was only one point in my confession that badly needed clearing up--the fact that I'd waited before firing a second time.
Chpt 2.1
- However, as time went by, I came to feel that this aversion had no real substance.
Chpt 2.2
- After a bit, however, I came to see each face quite clearly, lit up as if a spotlight played on it.
Chpt 2.2
- A prisoner was led up to the empty place beside me, and the two started a brisk exchange of remarks--not loud, however, as the room had become relatively quiet.
Chpt 2.2
- Usually, however, I didn't think things out so far.
Chpt 2.2
- After a while, however, once I'd learned the trick of remembering things, I never had a moment's boredom.
Chpt 2.2 *
- However, the journalist addressed me quite amiably, and said he hoped all would go well for me.
Chpt 2.3
- The jurymen, however, were all gazing at the red-robed judge, and I was again reminded of the row of passengers on one side of a tram.
Chpt 2.3
- The Prosecutor, however, was promptly on his feet again.
Chpt 2.3
- However, on second thoughts, I found I had nothing to say.
Chpt 2.4
- At one moment, however, I pricked up my ears; it was when I heard him saying, "It is true I killed a man."
Chpt 2.4
- However, I did my best to keep my mind off these thoughts.
Chpt 2.5
- Mother used to say that however miserable one is, there's always something to be thankful for.
Chpt 2.5 *however = regardless of how
- However, I could argue myself out of it, by picturing what would have been my feelings when my term was up, and death had cornered me.
Chpt 2.5however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- I, however, didn't want to be helped, and I hadn't time to work up interest for something that didn't interest me.
Chpt 2.5
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?"