thence
from that place: I went first to Paris and thence to Rome.
from that time; thenceforth: He fell ill and thence was seldom seen.
from that source: Thence came all our troubles.
from that fact or reason; therefore: We were young, and thence optimistic.
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How to use thence in a sentence
That Franklin electrised him with his rod and thence forward these two conducted all the policy, negotiation, legislation and War.
This would be very useful and convenient for sending supplies thence to Terrenate, during the whole year.
thence we proceeded directly into the principal street (Rua Direita), whose only beauty consists in its breadth.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferIn the latter part of his life, he appears to have removed from Cremona to Mantua, his labels bearing date from thence.
Violins and Violin Makers | Joseph Pearcethence were taken fifteen baskets of gravel and dirt, which has the color of coal, in order to assay it.
Passing through the twisted iron railing they reached the path, and thence made their way to the road, shining white in the night.
Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon Blackwood
British Dictionary definitions for thence
/ (ðɛns) /
from that place
Also: thenceforth (ˈðɛnsˈfɔːθ) from that time or event; thereafter
therefore
Origin of thence
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