All 9 Uses of
however
in
Black: The Birth of Evil
- He could feel however he wanted to in a dream.†
Chpt 8 *
- Several of the vaccines, however, would be subjected to a whole new gamut of rigorous testing procedures if Congress passed the new legislation introduced by Merton Gains before he became deputy secretary of state.†
Chpt 8 (definition 1)
- There in Denver, however, he had no explanation for how he could be dreaming about the Raison Strain, especially since the related events hadn't happened yet.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- MONIQUE WATCHED Thomas pace and wondered if there was any way, however unlikely, that the tale he'd spun over the past two hours was any-thing more than absolute nonsense.†
Chpt 18 (definition 1)
- There was the possibility, however remote, that he was different from Rachelle.
Chpt 22 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- They are like Roush, but you may think of me however you want now.†
Chpt 22 (definition 1)
- Let's just say the incident in Bangkok has exposed the possibility, however slight, that the vaccine may not be stable.
Chpt 24 (definition 2)however = regardless of how
- By midday, however, he felt as though he must go somewhere by himself to consider the events continuing to nag his mind.†
Chpt 32 (definition 1) *
- Spend a few days in that reality, a week, a month, however much time you need.
Chpt 35 (definition 2) *however = whatever amount of
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.)
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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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(however as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way