Cause and effect: Consequently, therefore, accordingly, as a result, because, for this reason, hence, thus...
Sequence: Furthermore, in addition, moreover, first, second, third, finally, again, also, and, besides, further, in the first place, last, likewise, next, then, too, etc.
In an academic story words such as "He ran" or "swiftly" reveal the action of the story. These verbs are the reason you can imagine the action and its pace in your head when you read.
I just had some seared meat yesterday, it was tasty :)
Anyways:
When the stove is heated up, the proteins in the meat begin to break down. This is called denaturation. Once you heat it long enough, the meat's proteins will begin to stick together, causing it to turn a white colour.