All 13 Uses of
consequence
in
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
- In consequence of numerous requests of this kind, she asked permission of her mistress to bake crackers at night, after all the household work was done; and she obtained leave to do it, provided she would clothe herself and her children from the profits.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)consequence = result
- She had for a long time supplied many families with crackers and preserves; consequently, "Aunt Marthy," as she was called, was generally known, and every body who knew her respected her intelligence and good character.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)consequently = resultantly (as a result)
- But what consequence was that, when she had a big heart overflowing with human kindness?†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- I dreaded the consequences of a violent outbreak; and both pride and fear kept me silent.†
Chpt 5 (definition 1)
- I was an object of her jealousy, and, consequently, of her hatred;
Chpt 6 (definition 1) *consequently = as a result
- They knew too well the terrible consequences.†
Chpt 6 (definition 1)
- "Very well," said he; "then take the consequences of your wayward course.†
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- My grandmother was in the habit of preserving fruit for many ladies in the town, and of preparing suppers for parties; consequently she had many jars of preserves.
Chpt 12 (definition 1)consequently = resultantly (as a result)
- I suffered in consequence of this treatment; but I begged my friends to let me die, rather than send for the doctor.
Chpt 14 (definition 1)consequence = result
- I knew the consequences would be frightful; and much as I dreaded being caught, even that seemed better than causing an innocent person to suffer for kindness to me.†
Chpt 18 (definition 1)
- Had my children, then, become of so little consequence to him?
Chpt 24 (definition 2) *consequence = importance
- Consequently, my clothes and bedding were often drenched; a process by which the pains and aches in my cramped and stiffened limbs were greatly increased.
Chpt 29 (definition 1)consequently = resultantly (as a result)
- He told his grandmother, who charged him never to speak of it, explaining to him the frightful consequences; and he never betrayed the trust.†
Chpt 29 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (consequence as in: a direct consequence of) a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
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(2) (consequence as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance