All 5 Uses of
although
in
The Pigman
- Although I didn't know John and his family until two years ago when I moved into the neighborhood, from what I've been able to gather I think his father was a compulsive alcoholic.†
Chpt 2although = even though; or but (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- So Deanna said she'd fix it up so John and I wouldn't get anything sent home, although I'll bet she was sorry she wasn't cutting with John.†
Chpt 6 *
- But then look at my father and mother, although maybe they didn't ever really love each other.†
Chpt 8
- There was a long pause, although you could tell somebody had answered.†
Chpt 14
- There was such a chill in me I couldn't stop my legs from shaking, and although I was standing in the same spot, I felt as if I were moving forward.†
Chpt 15
Definition:
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.)