All 17 Uses of
consequence
in
Journey to the Center of the Earth - Verne trnsl by G&F - 44 chptrs
- He had called upon us in consequence of the recommendation of M. Fridriksson.†
Chpt 8 (definition 1)
- Unfortunately, the consequence was, that I did not understand a word that was said at dinner—a kind of semiofficial reception.†
Chpt 8 (definition 1)
- But as a natural consequence of this overflow, the depth of the island increased.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- This, however, is a matter of little consequence.†
Chpt 13 (definition 2)
- Consequently, no chance of discovering the right aperture.
Chpt 13 (definition 1) *consequently = resultantly (as a result)
- "Only to think of the consequences," I mused, "if the old volcano were once more to set to work."†
Chpt 16 (definition 1)
- On Friday, after a night when I began to feel the gnawing agony of thirst, and when in consequence appetite decreased, our little band rose and once more followed the turnings and windings, the ascents and descents, of this interminable gallery.†
Chpt 17 (definition 1)
- It is of the utmost consequence that we should know how far we are asunder.†
Chpt 25 (definition 2)
- This huge lump of rock, in consequence of some singular concussion, or process, one of those magnetic phenomena which have so often shaken the terrestrial crust, has in some unexpected way closed up the passage.†
Chpt 38 (definition 1)
- What would be the consequences of breaking through the crust of the earth?†
Chpt 39 (definition 1)
- As soon as we were all ready, we were to sail away to some distance to avoid the consequences of the explosion, the effects of which would certainly not be concentrated in the interior of the earth.†
Chpt 39 (definition 1)
- And yet of what consequence was it in regard to any new danger?†
Chpt 39 (definition 1)
- As a natural consequence, we are being cast upon the summit of the waters.†
Chpt 40 (definition 1)
- In consequence, I was always free to do as I liked on a Wednesday.†
Chpt 41 (definition 1)
- It is perpetually undergoing the modifications caused by the decomposition of internal matter, the agitation consequent on the flowing of extensive liquid currents, the excessive action of magnetism which tends to shake it incessantly, at a time when even the multitudinous beings on its surface do not suspect the seething process to be going on.†
Chpt 42 (definition 1)
- As if it were of any consequence!†
Chpt 42 (definition 2) *
- I have, in consequence, kept no account of what followed for many hours.†
Chpt 42 (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