All 12 Uses of
consequence
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- The stopping peculiarity of his watch Oak remedied by thumps and shakes, and he escaped any evil consequences from the other two defects by constant comparisons with and observations of the sun and stars, and by pressing his face close to the glass of his neighbours' windows, till he could discern the hour marked by the green-faced timekeepers within.†
Chpt 1-3 (definition 1)
- All features of consequence were severe and regular.†
Chpt 1-3 (definition 2)
- "True, true,—real thanksgiving!" dashed in Mark Clark conclusively, not feeling it to be of any consequence to his opinion that he had only heard about a word and three-quarters of what Joseph had said.†
Chpt 7-9 (definition 2)
- 'No, sir—I'm your better.' or 'Kiss my foot, sir; my face is for mouths of consequence.'†
Chpt 7-9 (definition 2)
- "Matthew Moon, ma'am," said a singular framework of clothes with nothing of any consequence inside them, which advanced with the toes in no definite direction forwards, but turned in or out as they chanced to swing.†
Chpt 10-12 (definition 2)
- Joseph Poorgrass, in the background twitched, and his lips became dry with fear of some terrible consequences, as he saw Bathsheba summarily speaking, and Henery slinking off to a corner.†
Chpt 10-12 (definition 1) *
- Beyond the mentioned reasons with which she combated her objections, she had a strong feeling that, having been the one who began the game, she ought in honesty to accept the consequences.†
Chpt 19-21 (definition 1)
- Inwardy, too, he was blithe, and consequently chatty to an exceptional degree.
Chpt 22-24 (definition 1)consequently = resultantly (as a result)
- Her culpability lay in her making no attempt to control feeling by subtle and careful inquiry into consequences.†
Chpt 28-30 (definition 1)
- She felt wretchedly certain that if he revisited her just at this nick of time, and came into contact with Boldwood, a fierce quarrel would be the consequence.†
Chpt 31-33 (definition 1)
- "Here's some cider for him—that'll cure his throat," said Jan Coggan, lifting a flagon of cider, pulling out the cork, and applying the hole to Cainy's mouth; Joseph Poorgrass in the meantime beginning to think apprehensively of the serious consequences that would follow Cainy Ball's strangulation in his cough, and the history of his Bath adventures dying with him.†
Chpt 31-33 (definition 1)
- One mouth in each front had been closed by bygone church-wardens as superfluous, and two others were broken away and choked—a matter not of much consequence to the wellbeing of the tower, for the two mouths which still remained open and active were gaping enough to do all the work.
Chpt 46-48 (definition 2) *consequence = importance
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