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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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Dictionary Entry

furling

Part of Speechverb

To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)

Origin

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Common Phrases

sails furling. furlinggear furlingsail furlingline furlingjib furlingfurling roller
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Synonyms

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Antonyms

unfurlunfurling

Related Words

roll upjibfurlerfirringfellingfurbishingfluffingfurfuration

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