I explained the situation, as this, that and such and such, but they just nodded along without showing much interest.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

The book was so abstract in thought and difficult in language that only a few people could understand it.

I tried to change the subject, but they went on talking about politics.

At first, these incidents seem unrelated to each other, but gradually Yukio finds connections between them.

I listened but couldn't make out what they were saying.

I asked for a raise and they gave me bugger-all

I've done it wrong, and what's more I don't care.

I tried to make friends with them, but they were not having any.

It was full of spider webs and stuff, but there didn't seem to be any other way to go, so we firmed up our resolve and went.

It was full of spider webs and stuff but there didn't seem to be any other way to go so we firmed up our resolve and went.

Hard as I cudgeled my brains, I couldn't find the right solution (to it).

It is hard to square these views with her earlier declaration that she has no racial prejudice.

I am not trying to hurry you, but I'm writing this because I'd like to know the progress.

The characters have meaning in themselves, but I want to express much more than their meaning.

I checked every part according to the instruction book, but it did not run.

I signed a contract against my will because of an extremely pushy salesperson, but I've decided to cancel the contract due to distress.

I made inquiries without (much) success.

This work of mine has been severely criticized by the so‐called experts, but I laugh in their faces these days, asking them if they could match it.

I disliked the idea of the necessary call, but it was to be done.

I disliked the idea of the necessary call, but it had to be done.

I did say that, but I didn't mean it.

As nobody answered when I knocked on the door, I got impatient and called out in a loud voice.

I tried unsuccessfully to persuade them to come.

Many ideas that are taken for granted [seem obvious] today were once the very opposite.

I must point out that we need to clarify the meaning of this over-used concept.

I tried in vain to explain the reason.

I didn't expect to succeed, but somehow I managed to carry it off.

I tried to resolve the problem but instead increased the involution.

I held onto the rope for as long as I could but I finally had to let go.

I held onto the rope for as long as I could, but I finally had to let go.

I have my reasons for standing as a candidate for the presidency of our society, though I am well aware that I have no pretensions to learning or ability.