All 3 Uses of
although
in
The Phantom Tollbooth
- At least that's what he tried to say, for, although his lips moved, not a sound came from his mouth.†
p. 144.9 *although = even though; or but (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- And suddenly he realized what it was, fill Tock was no longer ticking and the Humbug, although happily singing, was doing so in complete silence.†
p. 145.0
- "Agreed," said the bird, with a sharp click of his beak," but neither is it left, although if I were you I would have left a long time ago."†
p. 205.7
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.)