All 46 Uses
however
in
The Trial, by Fran Kafka
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- The man, however, ignored the question as if his arrival simply had to be accepted, and merely replied, "You rang?"†
Chpt 1however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- There were, however, also exceptions to this habit, times, for instance, when K. was invited by the bank's manager (whom he greatly respected for his industry and trustworthiness) to go with him for a ride in his car or to eat dinner with him at his large house.†
Chpt 1
- All of them seemed to be looking at him, surprised at seeing their superior running; it was a kind of pride that made K. want to go on foot, this was his affair and the idea of any help from strangers, however slight, was repulsive to him, he also wanted to avoid asking for anyone's help because that would initiate them into the affair even if only slightly.
Chpt 2however = regardless of how
- "Yes," said the man, "but I'm now no longer under any obligation to hear your case" — there was once more a muttering, but this time it was misleading as the man waved the people's objections aside with his hand and continued — "I will, however, as an exception, continue with it today.†
Chpt 2however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- The judge, however, paid no attention to that but sat very comfortably on his chair and, after saying a few words to close his discussion with the man behind him, reached for a little note book, the only item on his desk.†
Chpt 2
- Those gentlemen would only save some work for themselves, or at least some unpleasantness for me, which, however, I am glad to endure if I know that each piece of unpleasantness for me is a blow against them.†
Chpt 3
- K., however, was quite willing to do without such things, in this life at least.†
Chpt 3
- The man, however, didn't follow this suggestion but just stood there with his hands in his trouser pockets and laughed out loud.†
Chpt 3
- I hope, however, also to have acted in your interests, as even the slightest uncertainty in the least significant of matters will always remain a cause of suffering and if, as in this case, it can be removed without substantial effort, then it is better if that is done without delay.†
Chpt 4
- At the door, however, both of them had to step back as it opened and Captain Lanz entered.†
Chpt 4
- K. however, did not want to be introduced, he would not have been able to show any sort of friendliness either to Miss Montag or to the captain, the kiss on the hand had, for K., bound them into a group which would keep him at a distance from Miss Bürstner whilst at the same time seeming to be totally harmless and unselfish.†
Chpt 4
- K. thought, however, that he saw more than that, he thought he also saw that Miss Montag had chosen a means of doing it that was good, but two-edged.†
Chpt 4
- I've got a family to feed, and Franz here wanted to get married, you just have to get more money where you can, you can't do it just by working hard, not however hard you try.
Chpt 5however = regardless of how
- Two large, black eyes appeared in the spy-hatch in the door, they stared at the two visitors for a while and then disappeared; the door, however, did not open.†
Chpt 6however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- That, however, was something that could no longer be granted him.†
Chpt 6
- The odd thing about the picture was that this judge was not sitting there in dignified calm but had his left arm pressed against the back and armrest, his right arm, however, was completely free and only grasped the armrest with his hand, as if about to jump up any moment in vigorous outrage and make some decisive comment or even to pass sentence.†
Chpt 6
- Stay calm, however much it goes against your character!
Chpt 7however = regardless of how
- At the next turn of the stairs, however, K. encountered all the girls once more.†
Chpt 7however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- They still had not arrived at the top, however, when the painter up above them suddenly pulled the door wide open and, with a deep bow, invited K. to enter.†
Chpt 7
- The girls, on the other hand, he tried to keep away, he did not want to let any of them in however much they begged him and however much they tried to get in — if they could not get in with his permission they would try to force their way in against his will.
Chpt 7however = regardless of how
- The girls, on the other hand, he tried to keep away, he did not want to let any of them in however much they begged him and however much they tried to get in — if they could not get in with his permission they would try to force their way in against his will.
Chpt 7
- And of course, it always wakes me up when I hear the door opened beside the bed, however fast asleep I am.
Chpt 7 *
- You, however, walk out the court and you're free.†
Chpt 7however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- It was not, however, taken well.†
Chpt 8
- Then, still with her hands balled into fists, she ran after K. who, however, had been given a long start.†
Chpt 8 *
- So now, if he was ever asked to leave the office on business or even needed to make a short business trip, however much an honour it seemed — and tasks of this sort happened to have increased substantially recently — there was always the suspicion that they wanted to get him out of his office for a while and check his work, or at least the idea that they thought he was dispensable.
Chpt 9however = regardless of how
- He, however, immediately gestured to turn down this offer, shrugged his shoulders and limped away.†
Chpt 9however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- The man had come well equipped for his journey, and uses everything, however valuable, to bribe the doorkeeper.
Chpt 9however = regardless of how
- Whether they're right or not, you have to concede that his simplicity and arrogance, however little they show, do weaken his function of guarding the entrance, they are defects in the doorkeeper's character.
Chpt 9
- I will confirm whatever you say to explain our being here together, however inappropriate it might be, and I guarantee to make sure that Mrs. Grubach will not only say she believes the explanation in public but will believe it truly and sincerely.†
Chpt 1
- However, the examining judge seems to have moved even more quickly than K., as he was waiting for him at the doorway.†
Chpt 2
- However, if I can be of some service to you in the process I will, of course, be glad to do so.†
Chpt 3
- The wooden stairs would explain nothing to him however long he stared at them.†
Chpt 3
- However, on the following Sunday there was a sign that seemed clear enough.†
Chpt 4
- However things stood, K. was able to do no more than throw the door shut, even though that would still do nothing to remove all the dangers he faced.†
Chpt 5
- However, when this happens, you should never trust them too far, as however firmly they may have declared this new point of view in favour of the defendant they might well go straight back to their offices and write a report for the court that says just the opposite, and might well be even harder on the defendant than the original view, the one they insist they've been fully dissuaded from.†
Chpt 7
- However, when this happens, you should never trust them too far, as however firmly they may have declared this new point of view in favour of the defendant they might well go straight back to their offices and write a report for the court that says just the opposite, and might well be even harder on the defendant than the original view, the one they insist they've been fully dissuaded from.†
Chpt 7
- Client and trial are both simply taken away from the lawyer; and then even contact with the court officials won't help, however good they are, as they don't know anything themselves.†
Chpt 7
- However, the manufacturer saw where K. was looking, knocked on his briefcase and without opening it said, "You'll be wanting to hear how things turned out.†
Chpt 7
- Besides, I really want to help you in some way, however modest my help might be.†
Chpt 7
- K. however went very close behind Leni's back, leant over her shoulder and asked, "Who is this man?"†
Chpt 8 *
- But there are nonetheless those who have experience in these matters who can look at a crowd, however big, and tell you which among them is facing a charge.†
Chpt 8
- However, in this case it was almost impossible to think of an acceptable excuse, his knowledge of Italian was not great but still good enough; the deciding factor was that K. had earlier known a little about art history and this had become widely known around the bank in extremely exaggerated form, and that K. had been a member of the Society for the Preservation of City Monuments, albeit only for business reasons.†
Chpt 9
- So K. began slowly to move, felt his way on tiptoe along the pew, arrived at the broad aisle and went along it without being disturbed, except for the sound of his steps, however light, which rang out on the stone floor and resounded from the vaulting, quiet but continuous at a repeating, regular pace.†
Chpt 9
- However you look at it the figure of the doorkeeper comes out differently from how you might think.†
Chpt 9
- However he might seem to us he is still in the service of the law, so he belongs to the law, so he's beyond what man has a right to judge.†
Chpt 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?"