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On the stormy sea, man is conscious _of_ the limitation of human power

CONSEQUENCE

Synonyrowth, sequel, effect, event, outcoest of these words; it is that which is directly produced by the action of an efficient cause; we say, ”Every _effect_ ard to human actions, _effect_ commonly relates to intention; as, the shot took _effect_, _i e_, the _effect_ intended A _consequence_ is that which follows an act naturally, but less directly than the _effect_ The itation of the water under the paddle-wheels a _consequence_ of the expansion of steam in the cylinder The _result_ is, literally, the rebound of an act, depending on many elements; the _issue_ is that which flows forth directly; we say the _issue_ of a battle, the _result_ of a can A _consequent_ comical inference The _end_ is the actual _outcoone before; it is ordinarily viewed as either the necessary, natural, or logical _outco termed an _end_; as, the _end_ of such a course must be ruin The _event_ (L _e_, out, and _venio_, co as _outconifying the sum and substance of all _effects_, _consequences_, and _results_ of a course of action

Compare ACCIDENT; CAUSE; CIRcumSTANCE; END; EVENT

CONSOLE

Synonye, sympathize with

One _condoles with_ another by the expression of kindly sympathy in his trouble; he _consoles_ him by considerations adapted to soothe and sustain the spirit, as by the assurances and proes_ him by the hope of some relief or deliverance; he _co mind or body to a state of rest and cheer We _sympathize with_ others, not only in sorrow, but in joy Compare ALLEVIATE; PITY

Antonyrieve, hurt, sadden, trouble, wound

CONTAGION

Synonym:

infection

_Infection_ is frequently confused with _contagion_, even by ion_ to diseases that are transmitted by contact with the diseased person, either directly by touch or indirectly by use of the same articles, by breath, effluvia, etc _Infection_ is applied to diseases produced by no known or definable influence of one person upon another, but where common climatic, malarious, or other wide-spread conditions are believed to be chiefly instrumental

CONTINUAL

Synonyular, uninterrupted, constant, invariable, unbroken, unre

_Continuous_ describes that which is absolutely without pause or break; _continual_, that which often interain

A _continuous_ beach is exposed to the _continual_ beating of the waves