be consequent
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The young blacksmith did not eat with much satisfaction; but Mr. Bullock and his friend betrayed no sign of discontent, except such as may be consequent upon an evening's carouse.
From Catherine: a Story by William Makepeace Thackeray
The mental trend was all one way, however,—pointing to a desire to escape the enforced ennui, which was sure to be consequent upon his recent exhausting contest.
From Trusia A Princess of Krovitch by Davis Brinton
It couldn’t, he reflected uneasily, be consequent on that moonlight walk...
From The Shadow of the Past by F.E. Mills Young
Therefore the difference derived from the debt of punishment, may be consequent to the specific diversity of sins, but cannot constitute it.
From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Thomas Aquinas
Perhaps they were afraid worse things might be consequent on resistance.
From African Camp Fires by Stewart Edward White
