All 46 Uses
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Eragon
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- I am curious, however ....Why did you insist on talking to me in private?†
Chpt 3however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- It's not surprising that you've escaped notice. However, I wouldn't expect that to last.
Chpt 3 *however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Later, however, when the candles sputtered in their sockets and everyone was drawn together into a tight circle, the old storyteller Brom stepped forward.†
Chpt 3however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- It was an imprecise method, however, and he was often misunderstood.†
Chpt 5
- Not, however," he said wryly, "without this token of my stupidity.†
Chpt 14
- Once outside the valley, however, the road divided in several places.†
Chpt 16
- The other one, however, I'm not so sure of.†
Chpt 16
- His high spirits were dampened, however, when he saw the sky ahead of them was dark with thunderheads.†
Chpt 17
- We still need provisions, however.†
Chpt 20however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- I was, however, able to wrestle a few answers from it.†
Chpt 26however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Their conflict, however, reaches far beyond any incidental armed clashes.†
Chpt 29
- There was one subject, however, they avoided discussing by unspoken consent: their pasts.†
Chpt 39
- With such a rule of terror, he will be able to shape the Empire however he wants.
Chpt 42 *however = in whatever way
- Before I consent, however, something must be solved.†
Chpt 43however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Now, however, he was forced to acknowledge their authenticity.†
Chpt 45
- Now, however, he wondered if it were possible to contact the elf in her comatose state.†
Chpt 46
- On ground level, however, the archways were barred by stout doors.†
Chpt 51
- Your training, however, is going to present a problem for both Varden and elves.†
Chpt 52
- Let him know, however, that if he had decided to kill you, I would have destroyed Tronjheim and torn him apart with my teeth.†
Chpt 52
- Shades, however, relinquish that control in their search for greater power and allow their bodies to be controlledby spirits.†
Chpt 54
- It seems that he has been returned to my command, however.†
Chpt 55however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- The elf did not take advantage of the opening, however, but spun to her right, hair whipping through the air, and struck at his other side.†
Chpt 56however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Most of the activity, however, was at the base of Tronjheim, where the Varden and dwarves were assembling their army, which was divided into three battalions.†
Chpt 57
- However, the majority of us have nothing to complain about.†
Chpt 3
- However, if the Empire discovered the dragon, he and his family would be put to death unless he joined the king.†
Chpt 5
- However things might work out with Garrow, Eragon would do everything he could to protect it.†
Chpt 5
- However, it isn't an impossible task if we confine ourselves to the three areas you specified: how the Riders began, why they were so highly regarded, and where dragons came from.†
Chpt 6
- However, as time passed, their worth was recognized and they were given ever more authority.†
Chpt 6
- My sight is veiled; I cannot tell if this be tragedy or farce, for the elements of both are here......However it may be, my station is unchanged, and I ....†
Chpt 14
- However, their swords are eternally sharp and will never stain.†
Chpt 14
- However, I can tell you this: they aren't human.†
Chpt 14
- However, once they formed an alliance with the elves, a certain number of their eggs, usually no more than one or two, were given to the Riders each year.†
Chpt 16
- However, to the south the plains are less arid and more heavily populated.†
Chpt 16
- However, it was forgotten over time and went unspoken for eons in Alagaesia, until the elves brought it back over the sea.†
Chpt 19
- However, I felt there was a reasonable chance of talking our way out of there, which is what I did.†
Chpt 21
- However, it takes a huge amount of energy and discipline to block someone for any length of time.†
Chpt 21
- However, the bulk of my business is nothing more than a front to get goods into Surda.†
Chpt 25
- However, you may call me Solembum.†
Chpt 26
- However, something went amiss, and our thief got only one egg.†
Chpt 29
- However, this means that whatever we're going to do about the Ra'zac must be accomplished before Galbatorix arrives.†
Chpt 33
- However, I think we should go north to Gil'ead.†
Chpt 38
- However, while he had said he was a friend, that did not mean he meant her no harm.†
Chpt 46
- However, my home is beyond the reach of dragonback.†
Chpt 46
- And if you can't forgive, at least forget, for he meant you no harm, however rash the act was.†
Chpt 48
- However, if we attack first, we may gain the advantage.†
Chpt 48
- However, before word of Morzan's and the others' deaths reached us, my mother returned.†
Chpt 50
Definitions:
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(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?"