All 50 Uses
although
in
The Hunger Games
(Edited)
- When we met, I was a skinny twelve-year-old, and although he was only two years older, he already looked like a man.
p. 10.3 *although = even though (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- His rages seem pointless to me, although I never say so.
p. 14.5although = even though; or but (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Instead we drink milk from Prim's goat, Lady, and eat the rough bread made from the tessera grain, although no one has much appetite anyway.
p. 16.3
- She goes on a bit about what an honor it is to be here, although everyone knows she's just aching to get bumped up to a better district where they have proper victors, not drunks who molest you in front of the entire nation.
p. 20.1
- Because I recognize this name, although I have never spoken directly to its owner.
p. 25.8
- Although I had been to the Hob on several occasions with my father, I was too frightened to venture into that rough, gritty place alone.
p. 28.6
- I can see by the light that it must be around noon, although the sunny sky has turned overcast.
p. 64.9
- Although lacking in many departments, Effie Trinket has a certain determination I have to admire.
p. 75.1
- Although it's not yet ten, we're the last ones to arrive.
p. 93.6
- When we're in the square, Prim always drags me over to admire them, although we'd never be able to afford one.
p. 96.2
- Somehow, although it's made from the same stuff, it looks a lot more appetizing than the ugly drop biscuits that are the standard fare at home.
p. 98.1
- Although if I'm going to lose, I'd rather Peeta win than the others.
p. 100.7
- Haymitch guffaws and we all start laughing except Effie, although even she is suppressing a smile.
p. 107.6
- Although evening is falling, the City Circle is brighter than a summer's day.
p. 124.2
- The most I could say about you after your interview was that you were nice enough, although that in itself was a small miracle.
p. 135.8
- Although it's technically illegal.
p. 137.3
- I seem frilly and shallow, twirling and giggling in my dress, although the others assure me I am charming.
p. 137.9
- Despite the tension in my stomach, I eat as much as I can, although none of the delectable food makes any impression on me.
p. 144.3
- I can sprint faster than any of the girls in our school although a couple can beat me in distance races.
p. 149.4
- As I unhook the straps, I can feel it's sturdily made although a rather unfortunate color.
p. 153.8
- I have to stop and rest frequently, although I know the only cure for what ails me requires continued searching.
p. 166.7
- I've just decided to try and loop back around, although it will require miles of travel away from the inferno and then a very circuitous route back, when the first fireball blasts into the rock about two feet from my head.
p. 174.9
- Although I have not yet had the courage to examine it, I'm guessing that it's an injury in a whole different class.
p. 178.4
- The girl from District 4 staggers out of sight, although I wouldn't bet on her making it to the lake.
p. 191.2
- Confused, I think it's for Glimmer, although this doesn't quite make sense because I'm still in the picture, still fighting for the arrows.
p. 192.9
- A public whipping's a rare thing in District 12, although occasionally one occurs.
p. 202.9
- Although from what Cato said, Peeta's on his way out.
p. 226.5
- Yes, my right ear can hear again, although it's still ringing.
p. 227.4
- And the third fire she was supposed to set — although I forgot to check for it last night — was the farthest from our site of all.
p. 229.4
- There's a drowsy in-between period when I can hear the last few strains of her music although she's lost in the leaves.
p. 240.1
- It's not just having the arrows or outsmarting the Careers a few times, although those things help.
p. 242.6
- Stay put and get some sleep, Katniss, I instruct myself, although I wish I could start tracking Peeta now.
p. 249.2
- Although for all I know, I am killing you.
p. 258.1
- Although, against the sterile bandage, the hem of his undershorts looks filthy and teeming with contagion.
p. 258.5
- Although he brightens a bit when I come in, it's clear he feels miserable.
p. 267.9
- Although everybody paid up fairly, it had lowered the value of the kill.
p. 269.7
- Although I doubt he can hang on much longer without medicine.
p. 278.5
- "That's exactly the kind of topic Haymitch told me to steer clear of," I say evasively, although Haymitch never said anything of the kind.
p. 298.1
- I insist on taking the first watch, too, although neither of us think it's likely anyone will come in this weather.
p. 298.7
- And I did sing the first day of school, although I don't remember the song.
p. 301.8
- Now, although the day is sunny and warm, we both sense we're really back in the Games.
p. 313.1
- Although the drugs have erased the infection, he's still pretty weak.
p. 313.9
- Needless to say, although it takes several hours to reach my old camp with Rue, I've shot nothing.
p. 315.2
- I turn away from him, go to the pack and open a fresh bottle of water, although I still have some in mine.
p. 317.9
- These aren't Rue's berries, although they resemble them.
p. 318.4
- It should be sending off smoke for a few more hours, although I doubt Cato assumes anything at this point.
p. 322.9
- I'm shouting, and although I can't quite see what's happening, I know he must have stabbed the thing because the pull lessens.
p. 335.1
- Although I'm shaking in the biting wind, I rip off my jacket, remove my shirt, and zip back into the jacket as swiftly as possible.
p. 338.2
- They are truly thrilled to see me and I'm happy to see them, too, although not like I was to see Cinna.
p. 353.3
- They sweep me into the dining room and I get a real meal — roast beef and peas and soft rolls — although my portions are still being strictly controlled.
p. 353.4
Definitions:
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(1)
(although) even though -- used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or makes the main statement surprisingAt the start of a sentence, although can play a role similar to words like however, yet, still, even so, on the other hand, or nonetheless—all of which signal contrast. In the middle of a sentence, although can sometimes be used where but or though might also work, but though or but often sound more natural. For example, "She's a great teacher, though not the most popular" is usually smoother than "She's a great teacher, although not the most popular."
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)