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A clash ensued


irmamar February 21, 2011 01:10 PM
A clash ensued
 
Does this sentence mean that the clash started or that it went on?

Thanks. :)

Perikles February 21, 2011 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by irmamar (Post 105870)
Does this sentence mean that the clash started or that it went on?

Thanks. :)
To ensue means to follow, from L. insequi, so the clash started, but following on (and caused by) something else.

There was a small collision between two cars. The drivers got out and started arguing, and a fight ensued. :)

irmamar February 22, 2011 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Perikles (Post 105871)
To ensue means to follow, from L. insequi, so the clash started, but following on (and caused by) something else.

There was a small collision between two cars. The drivers got out and started arguing, and a fight ensued. :)
So, seguir (from Latin sequi). You're not so far from having a Romance language. :D

Thanks. :)


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