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however
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A Storm of Swords
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- When Pod and he reached the serpentine steps, however, Tyrion could only gape at them in dismay.†
p. 59.5however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- We have heard some troubling tales, however.†
p. 84.7however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- I have seen a hundred tournaments and more wars than I would wish, and however strong or fast or skilled a knight may be, there are others who can match him.
p. 111.1however = regardless of how
- It was a long march back to Qohor, however, and as they approached they saw the smoke and dust and heard the distant din of battle.†
p. 118.6however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- "Tumbledown Tower," Bran had named the place; it was Meera who found the way down into the vault, however.†
p. 125.9however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- Before she could think to question Robb, however, she found herself surrounded by a circle of well-wishers.†
p. 192.8however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Reproaches would not serve here, however.†
p. 195.6however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- With them, we still have some chance of success, however small.
p. 201.8however = regardless of how
- However far he prowled, Ghost always came back …. and so, it seemed, did Ygritte.
p. 211.9
- That was scarcely a point to sway his father, however, so Tyrion squirmed higher in his seat and said, "You mean to wed me to Sansa Stark.†
p. 268.1however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- If the Unsullied felt the heat, however, they gave no hint of it.†
p. 313.2
- If only it were that easy ... Jarl was not fooled, however.†
p. 361.7however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- If I had refused you, however, they would have wed you to my cousin Lancel.†
p. 385.5however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- No one had thought to bring a stool, however, and Tyrion stood a foot and a half shorter than his bride.†
p. 386.7 *
- Castle Black is not Harrenhal, however.†
p. 439.7however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- We have never shared a beautiful blonde woman, however, and Ellaria is curious.†
p. 527.1however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Gendry, do you swear before the eyes of gods and men to defend those who cannot defend themselves, to protect all women and children, to obey your captains, your liege lord, and your king, to fight bravely when needed and do such other tasks as are laid upon you, however hard or humble or dangerous they may be?
p. 540.3however = regardless of how
- Lord Eddard was dead, however, his brother Benjen lost; the shield they dreamt together would never be forged.†
p. 557.9however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Toward sunset, hoWever, clouds began to threaten in the west.†
p. 562.9
- Join me now, however, and you shall keep the gold the Yunkai'i paid you and claim a share of the plunder besides, with greater rewards later when I come into my kingdom.†
p. 575.9
- Lord Tytos was a gentler sort of lion, however, so Lady Tar-beck won a few more years for her muttonheaded lord, and Stafford wed and bred and blundered on till Oxcross.†
p. 608.2
- That was more truth than Lady Maege would wish to hear, however.†
p. 630.5however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- Every man he takes will be one less man we need to fight, however.†
p. 634.4
- Her brother still seemed uncertain, however.†
p. 681.1
- When they go to their knees, however, you must help them back to their feet.†
p. 715.6however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Half a year at Castle Black had toughened up his hands, however, and Noye said he was passable with a crossbow.†
p. 740.4
- The armory and the forge still stood, however, though cobwebs, rats, and dust had taken the places of blades, bellows, and anvil.†
p. 761.5
- She was growing angry, however.†
p. 776.8however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- Just now we are expected at the Queen's Ballroom, however.†
p. 801.9
- As you insist, however ...Ser Balon, escort Lady Brienne to a tower cell and hold her there under guard.†
p. 849.1
- She did not come to him, however.†
p. 850.2
- Mace Tyrell had been Joffrey's good-father, however briefly, and the Red Viper was …. well, a snake.
p. 894.5 *however = regardless of how
- No one was any closer to finding the girl, however.†
p. 918.9however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- That could wait, however.†
p. 919.1
- It is rude to pry into the origins of a man's natural children, however.†
p. 932.8
- The next shaft whistled past his own ear, however.†
p. 952.2
- Nothing that his brothers told him prepared him for what he found at Castle Black, however.†
p. 1043.5
- Edmure shunned her, and Ser Desmond Grell still denied her freedom of the castle, however unhappy it seemed to make him.†
p. 188.8
- She claimed to be three years older than him, though she stood half a foot shorter; however old she might be, the girl was a tough little thing.†
p. 212.2
- The turn of a moon, a year, a season, however long it takes.†
p. 393.9
- No defenders appeared, however; not four, not even one.†
p. 409.4
- Even that modest pleasure was denied him, however; no sooner had he returned to his chambers than Podrick Payne informed him that he had been summoned to the Tower of the Hand.†
p. 432.7
- However, Lord Vargo has created me one small ...difficulty.†
p. 513.7
- However, she'd soon come to realize that Pod was as frightened of her as she was of his cousin.†
p. 801.7
- Even Joffrey was not so foolish as to command Sandor Clegane to slay a son of Eddard Stark, however; the Hound would have gone to Cersei.†
p. 810.5
- However, you had best know that your sister means to name Ser Gregor Clegane as her champion, in the event of such a trial.†
p. 894.9
- However thick his plate, there will be gaps at the joints.†
p. 966.7
Definitions:
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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.
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(2)
(however as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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(3)
(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?"