All 16 Uses
although
in
The Thief, by Turner
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- Although I hope he's not.†
Chpt 2although = even though -- used to connect contrasting ideas
- There was a mounting block in the courtyard, so I was able to get onto my horse myself, although Pol held its head and Sophos held the stirrup for me and offered advice.†
Chpt 3
- The sores were already much better, and I concurred when he decided to leave them exposed to the air for the day, although I could see that it didn't matter if I concurred or not.†
Chpt 4
- We ran into no impassable obstacles although we climbed over fallen tree trunks and sometimes scrambled uphill on fingers and toes.†
Chpt 4
- "Yes," said the magus, hooking his linked hands over one knee and rocking back and forth in self-congratulation, "although they survive no more.†
Chpt 4
- Sophos got banged twice more on the head, although Ambiades only hit him lightly.†
Chpt 6
- Although we crossed many dirt tracks, we picked our way carefully between the trees and moved mostly at a slow pace.†
Chpt 6
- Cleverness was a gift she had given to all men, although to few had she given as much as to the woodcutter's son.†
Chpt 6
- This was not the door I had come in, although it was identical.†
Chpt 8
- Although if he doesn't bring back Hamiathes's Gift tonight, the three of us may as well drown here as go back and tell the king that we have failed.†
Chpt 9
- He hadn't suggested it the night before, although the necessity was obvious to both of us.†
Chpt 9
- The piece of obsidian was easily the size of a double doorway, although veins of solid rock ran through it.†
Chpt 9 *
- I asked, although I knew the answer.†
Chpt 11
- "It might heal clean," the magus reassured me, although he could see that I was joking.†
Chpt 11
- Getting across the makeshift bridge had been well done, and the god of thieves agreed, although some might not recognize his sign of approval.†
Chpt 11
- Eddis might still form an alliance with Sounis, although our queen would marry their king over my dead body.†
Chpt 12
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)