All 5 Uses of
however
in
Winesburg, Ohio - by Sherwood Anderson
- In a few stories, however, he was able to reach beyond pathos and to strike a tragic note.
Chpt Intr.however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, when he was out of sight of the New Willard House and had no fear of coming upon his wife, he swaggered and began to dramatize himself as one of the chief men of the town.
Chpt 4
- The crop was, however, enormous and brought high prices.
Chpt 7however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- In an ill moment he forgot, however, to stop the hole in the window.
Chpt 13however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- It will, however, be necessary to talk a little of young Hal so that you will get into the spirit of it.
Chpt 18 *
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 contrastand but.) -
(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