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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

…

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adverb

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

“He discovered penicillin largely accidentally.”

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elan

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/eɪˈlɑːn/Used In Literature ↓

Ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm.

Origin

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Common Phrases

vital elan. elanelan revolutionaryelan greatelan cwm
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Synonyms

ardorzealdashpanacheardourflair

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Related Words

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Poetry examples for “elan”

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