But then you see the best part: You copy that structure. You write: "As a consequence of pollution, the ice is melting."
You flip to the "C" section. Your thumb finds the tab. You run your finger down the page. You find consequence . You see the phonetic symbol for stress (the little vertical line). You read the definition: "Something that follows from an action or condition." oxford dictionary 4th edition
It is 1995. You are in a library. There is no Wi-Fi. You are writing an essay on climate change. You don't know the word "consequence." But then you see the best part: You copy that structure