A good part of something that is otherwise fairly bad or unpleasant.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bright, spot.
A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.
That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
Importance with respect to what comes after.
The power to influence or produce an effect.
Importance, value, or influence.
To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.