All 11 Uses of
although
in
Flipped, by Wendelin Van Draanen
- And although I couldn't say it like that at the time, I still had enough sense at age seven and a half to know that Juli Baker was dangerous.†
p. 6.7although = even though; or but (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Two days before the second grade is when it started, although the anticipation began weeks before—ever since my mother had told me that there was a family with a boy my age moving into the new house right across the street.†
p. 11.4
- Mrs. Shultz is a sturdy lady who probably secretly appreciates the value of a swift kick well placed, and although she told me that it would be better if I let other people work out their own dilemmas, she definitely understood about Shelly Stalls and her hair and told me she was glad I'd had the self-control to do nothing more than restrain her.†
p. 17.9
- Although I can't exactly see a teacher voluntarily having either of those maniacs two years in a row.†
p. 44.5 *
- Then he laughs and says, "Although in your case I'm not so sure."†
p. 52.0
- But Garrett kept sticking his head up, so I figured I should too, although in the back of my mind I was aware that Garrett didn't have to live in this neighborhood—I did.†
p. 53.1
- Although now I don't know.†
p. 107.7
- My dad laughs a little and says, "Right," but then adds, "Although I am a little curious.†
p. 154.4
- And although Mr. Loski's were set farther back and were hidden somewhat by his eyebrows and cheekbones, there was no mistaking where Bryce had gotten his eyes.†
p. 164.4
- My dad was looking amused, although he was very reserved about it, and it took me until the end of the song to realize that he was proud.†
p. 165.5
- Dad has never been real big on any rendition of my brothers' hand, although he's never really criticized it either.†
p. 165.7
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.)