All 50 Uses of
however
in
Brisingr
- I dare not explore Helgrind with my mind until they leave, for if any are magicians, they will sense my touch, however light, and our presence will be revealed.
however = to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
- However, if any now stand among you who are brave enough to demonstrate the true depth of their faith, let them show themselves!
however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Eragon refrained from mentioning, however, that he had detected a second person as well, one whose identity he suspected and the presence of whom, if confirmed, troubled him greatly.
- However, his commitments are not mine, and I, for one, have decided to accompany Roran.
- However, my path is not so easy as that.
- However, the elves have never discovered a way to restore a person's mind without destroying his or her memories.
- However, I cannot in good conscience eat a beast whose thoughts and feelings I've shared.
- The mail was, however, free of tears, as Eragon had repaired them before they had departed for the Empire.
- Helgrind, however, remained as it always was-black.
- The most distinctive feature of the cavern, however, was the mixture of odors that pervaded it.
- Finding food in that desolate place, however, was not only far more difficult, it presented him with a moral dilemma that he had hoped to avoid.
- The rodent, however, he extracted from the den with magic.
- What, however, would constitute proper punishment?
- The teams did not stop at the fringe, however.†
however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- However much we may look alike-and in my case, nigh on identical-we are not the same .
however = regardless of how
- I warn you, however, Eragon Shur'tugal, do not imperil yourself on such needlessly dangerous ventures.
however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- What stayed his desire for retaliation, however, was his suspicion that Sloan was deliberately trying to infuriate him enough to strike down the older man and thus give him a quick and undeserved end.
- However, it was a reward Sloan had to earn without knowing about its existence, else he might seek to trick the elves into bestowing it prematurely.
- However, the day after the battle on the Burning Plains, Jormundur expressed his deep and abiding concern for her safety, a concern, he said, that often kept him up nights with a burning stomach.
- However, I cannot indulge in favoritism, nor should you have need of it.
- I think it's obvious, however, you're not about to start running around and leading charges against the Empire.
- However, she possessed a certain force of gaze and bearing that made Nasuada think that if Roran had been the one captured, Katrina would have been just as capable of rousing the villagers of Carvahall, getting them south to Surda, fighting in the Battle of the Burning Plains, and then continuing on to Helgrind, all for the sake of her beloved.
- However, this is the wrong time to delve into the matter.
- However, the reasons Eragon gave for staying-killing the last Ra'zac and exploring the remainder of Helgrind-were reasons Nasuada deemed inadequate.
- However, he had made slower progress than he had hoped.
- He was an instant too late, however, to completely escape detection, for the soldier exclaimed, "Aha!" and brushed aside the branches, exposing Eragon.
- Few, however, were able to acquire a compendium, for they were exceedingly rare and those who already owned them almost never parted with them willingly.
- That practice, however, forced him to spend the night in the village of Eastcroft, twenty miles north of Melian.
- He chose to stay, however, for he was tired and casting a spell might attract the attention of nearby magicians, if there were any.
- However, they studiously avoided looking at the last and smallest group of patrons in the wayfarers' house: Galbatorix's soldiers.
- Roran, however, is made of sterner stuff.
- The Nighthawks, however, will never betray you.
- However, do not blame us for what has happened; we cannot help our nature.
- For the present, however, it must remain a deferred pleasure.
- The rags, however, were too thin to entirely absorb the force of the blow and muffle the clang of metal.
- It is a futile prospect, however.†
however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- The loss had never been so personal, however, and when it happened, I thought, 'Now I must surely die as well.'
however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Eager to lighten her burden however he could, Eragon glanced about the ground nearest him and then murmured so softly as to be inaudible, "Loivissa."
*however = in whatever way
- However, he had yet to share the information with Eragon and Saphira.
however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- His delivery was staid compared with hers, and while the crowd listened politely and applauded afterward, it was obvious to Eragon that however much the people respected Orrin, they did not love him as they loved Nasuada, nor could he fire their imagination as Nasuada fired it.
however = regardless of how
- However, if we are equals, I have yet to see evidence of it in your treatment of me.
however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, since your investiture, you seem to have forgotten that I am still the king of Surda, and we of the Langfeld family can trace our line back to Thanebrand the Ring Giver himself, he who succeeded old, mad Palancar and who was the first of our race to sit on the throne in what is now Uru'baen.
- If you cannot bring yourself to respect my station and to accept a fair division of responsibility, as two allies ought to, then it is my opinion that you are unfit to command a coalition such as ours, and I shall set myself against you however I may.
however = in whatever way
- And however benevolent you might be, that would be no good thing for our species.
however = regardless of how
- He wondered, however, if he ought to.
however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, he did not want to discuss them, so instead he said, "Since you ask, quite a few interesting things happened."
- However, we parted badly, and I have not seen him for many, many years.
- I would prefer to avoid that, however.†
however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- However, you have earned no favor with me today.
however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, I convinced the captain who's in charge of this part of the camp to let me work closer to our tent.
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