The term evidently operates as a subtle indicator that the author is drawing a conclusion directly from the surrounding context. In some passages, it reveals the inner state of a character—hinting at unspoken regret or resolute determination, as when one character is shown to be remorseful over his actions [1] or overwhelmed by agitational emotion [2]. In other instances, it establishes an air of inevitability or self-evidence in the narrative, suggesting that certain outcomes or attitudes are apparent from the very unfolding events, whether it be the natural flow of a tide [3] or the prearranged nature of an encounter [4]. Moreover, in more analytical or descriptive passages, the word functions to guide the reader toward an interpretation that seems self-justified—as in discussions of social or scientific processes [5]—thereby reinforcing the subtle link between observation and conclusion throughout literary discourse [6], [7].