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even though; or but
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. At the start of a sentence, other synonyms could include words and phrases such as however, yet, all the same, on the other hand, still, even so, and nonetheless.)
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. At the start of a sentence, other synonyms could include words and phrases such as however, yet, all the same, on the other hand, still, even so, and nonetheless.)
- 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. 14.5
- 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. 98.0
- 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. 242.7
- 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. 298.8
- 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. 313.0
- 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
- Although I do not yet understand Cinna's design, it's a reminder the Games are not quite finished.p. 355.8
- We barely have time to say good-bye to Cinna and Portia, although we'll see them in a few months, when we tour the districts for a round of victory ceremonies.p. 370.4
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