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Geographic MovementPlay
Used when describing a journey or physical movement from one place to another. SlideShe traveled from London to Lisbon, and thence to Madrid.
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Literary StylePlay
Often found in historical or classical texts; rarely used in everyday conversation. SlideHe inherited the manor, and thence the responsibility for all its lands.
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Sequential StepsPlay
Illustrates a series of steps or changes in location, not just one move. SlideFirst, they moved to the city, thence to a suburb, and finally to the countryside.