Emily Dickinson Lexicon

however, adv. [see how, adv. + ever, adv.] (webplay: good, way).

1. [Qualifying verb]; in whatever manner; by whatever means.
2. [Qualifying adj. or adv.]; although; to whatever extent; notwithstanding that.
3. [Qualifying clause]; but; nevertheless; notwithstanding.
4. [Formulaic utterance modification; closure]; though.