All 27 Uses
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Lonesome Dove
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- For quite a few years, there was, however, no sign of the Lonesome Dove.†
Chpt Pref.however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- He had been in charge so long that everyone assumed all thoughts, questions, needs and wants had to be referred to him, however simple these might be.
Chpt 1-2 *however = regardless of how
- Snow, however, was an entirely mysterious thing.†
Chpt 11-12however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- The widow Spettle, however, was eager for him to take the boys, and would hear no protest from Call.†
Chpt 15-16 *
- But he took the money, thinking it a fine joke on Gus that the money from his poke would buy Lorie a mount to ride to Montana, or however far they went.
Chpt 21-22however = the distance as
- However difficult she was, Ellie was still his wife.
Chpt 81-82however = regardless of how
- The beer wasn't, however.†
Chpt 85-86however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- Augustus, however, listened with appreciation.†
Chpt 93-94however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Give Call a grievance, however silly, and he would save it like money.†
Chpt 1-2
- However, he was sure she would not have wanted him to go in his pants.†
Chpt 5-6
- However, Augustus had his way, and "Emporium" went on the sign.†
Chpt 7-8
- However, it was his view that Latin was mostly for looks anyway, and he devoted himself to the mottoes in order to find one with the best look.†
Chpt 7-8
- "However, if I had a mind to rent pigs I'd be mighty upset," Wilbarger said.†
Chpt 7-8
- However, it takes skill to miss the dern United States entirely and hit Pedro Flores's ranch.†
Chpt 11-12
- However, Pea's opinion hadn't been asked—he watched as Gus and Deets began to cut the herd.†
Chpt 13-14
- Allen O'Brien should waste no time on guilt, for a boy could die in Ireland as readily as elsewhere, however safe it might appear.†
Chpt 34-35
- However, when she got them cooked, he ate one and was very pleased with the taste.†
Chpt 42-43
- However, by breakfast time everyone was usually so hungry they ate whatever they could get, complaining with every bite.†
Chpt 44-45
- However, he's headed this way.†
Chpt 50-51
- However, it's summertime.†
Chpt 50-51
- It was as if he wanted her to know he had his plans for her, however the game turned out.†
Chpt 54-55
- However, he didn't have a high opinion of the average man's ability as a fighter.†
Chpt 56-57
- However, matrimony's a big step and we ain't discussed it.†
Chpt 79-80
- However, the next day he passed the word that everyone would be paid half wages in Ogallala.†
Chpt 79-80
- However he might best them, he could never stand again where they stood, ready to go into a whorehouse for the first time.†
Chpt 85-86 *
- However, you'll die if you don't reconsider.†
Chpt 95-96
- However aggravating it was, Gus had meant it, and he would do it, though when he went back with the body he planned to see if he could at least buy her out.†
Chpt 99-100
Definitions:
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(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.
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(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
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(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?"