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Fiver, however, came over to where Blackberry was lying against the stem of a blackthorn in the hedge.†
p. 38.9 *

however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
Hazel, however, returned and sat pensive at the lip of the hole, looking out at the silent, rippling veils of rain that drifted across and across the little valley between the two copses.†
p. 67.5
In the great burrow, however, things happened differently.†
p. 74.3
When the other rabbit spoke, however, it was clear that ei ther he had no interest in what Hazel had said, or else he had some other reason for not questioning him.†
p. 75.9
At that moment, however, he heard a rabbit approaching down some run close by.†
p. 82.8
Contrary to his fears, however, Bigwig remained as silent as himself.†
p. 108.9
You want us to climb up this place, however far it is, and find shelter on the top.
p. 124.2

however = regardless of how
The holes in the bank, however, had runs of the usual bow shape, leading down to the chalk and then curving up again to burrows with floors of trampled earth.†
p. 129.4

however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
During silflay, however, Hazel mentioned Blackberry's idea to no one but Fiver.†
p. 133.2
Pipkin, however, readily joined Hazel at the foot of the bank and soon two or three more began scratching at the light soil.†
p. 133.9
After a time, however, El-ahrairah began to find that something was always going wrong with his plans.†
p. 167.9
After a few moments, however, Bigwig followed Hazel back to the ditch and began to join him in scratching at the dry ground.†
p. 182.1
Quite early in the evening, however, he made his way once more to the hollow.†
p. 183.3
Bigwig, however, remained with the gull, making no secret of his admiration, talking and listening to it for several hours.†
p. 185.3
On second thoughts, however, he took Fiver and Bigwig with him.†
p. 191.5
Before Fiver slept, however, he talked again to Hazel about the raid.†
p. 208.9
Hazel, however, had not been greatly interested.†
p. 248.3
But, however it was, King Darzin got to know that he had been made a fool when he delivered his lettuces to the marshes of Kelfazin.†
p. 268.3 *

however = in whatever way
A few, however, had ventured out into the field, to browse and play in the last of the sun.†
p. 303.4

however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
I don't think you'd really understand this part, however carefully I explained.
p. 328.8 *

however = regardless of how
The two does, however, were subdued and nervous.†
p. 335.1

however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
Nelthilta, however, stopped of her own accord and stared impudently at him.†
p. 344.2
The does—however many there were—were well up with him, but scattered to either side.
p. 353.7

however = whatever number of
After a little while, however, he began to cough, vomited some water and sat up.†
p. 378.8

however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
It turned out, however, that Blackavar, when not crushed by humiliation and ill-treatment, was a good cut above the ordinary.†
p. 384.7
Later, however, when Blackavar returned with Dandelion from a patrol they had undertaken on their own initiative, he came out more strongly against the idea.†
p. 386.5
Hazel, however, had remained where he was, looking intently at the mouse.†
p. 408.5
At last, however, he said that when he had been with Captain Mallow, more than a year ago, the Captain had told them to dig a hole straight down into the ground.†
p. 424.9
At last, however, it succeeded in putting up and killing the rabbit who had been wounded by glass the day before, and with this it made off by the way it had come, disappearing over the edge of the escarpment.†
p. 460.7
At length, however, after the five Efrafans had remained crouching for some time in the burrow, listening to the sounds of the dog hunting above, Fiver recovered himself, made his way to the mouth of the run where Bigwig still lay half conscious, and succeeded in making Holly and Silver understand that the siege was ended.†
p. 462.1
No one was inclined to pay them much attention at the time, however, for the only thoughts throughout the warren were for Hazel and Bigwig.†
p. 462.4
As it was, however, she was grazing close by, watching their play and every now and then moving in to cuff the strongest and stop him bullying the others.†
p. 466.6
However, he put Pip-kin immediately behind him.†
p. 72.3
However, no one had pushed him and there was no point in bickering over trifles.†
p. 84.5
However, the silence continued for some time, as though the other rabbits did not care to mention what they thought was wrong.†
p. 92.5
However, they will soon recover now, under the treatment that I shall prescribe.†
p. 99.7
However that may be, the very next day provided a dramatic second opportunity to put Hazel's idea into practice.†
p. 178.6
However, during his third night in the warren it rained for three or four hours and puddles formed on the track.†
p. 189.1
However, it was not until three days later that he felt able to set out on his search.†
p. 190.1
However, their hopes for that night were disappointed, for the rain returned before dusk, settling in on a northwest wind and carrying up the hill the sweet-sour smell of flowering privet from cottage hedges below.†
p. 208.4
However, there seemed to be nothing to worry about—the ditch led down the slope and that was the way home.†
p. 221.2
However, they are not romantic and it came naturally to Hazel and Holly to consider the two Nuthanger does simply as breeding stock for the warren.†
p. 248.8
However, the evening feed was peaceful and cool and after a time everyone felt refreshed.†
p. 266.7
However this may be, it is certain that no fox hunts rabbits by going openly up a combe at sunset.†
p. 282.9
Each seemed taken up with the same melancholy thoughts—thoughts which, however sad, were at least far from Efrafa.†
p. 320.2
However, he did not add that Chervil had given him permission.†
p. 337.2
However, though dazed and bruised, he seemed to have escaped injury.†
p. 372.9

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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 contrast and but.
(2) (however as in: However much she tried...)
to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
(3) (however as in: However you do it, get it done!)
in whatever way
(4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
Much more rarely (and arguably incorrectly), however can be used to intensify the word how, as when one says "However did you find her?" Grammarians would suggest using two words for that usage: "How ever did you find her?"

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