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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

kingpin

Part of Speech: nounPronunciation: /ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/

(motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.

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. kingpininclination kingpinkingpin drugkingpin mafiakingpin politicalkingpin crimekingpin mobkingpin narcotics
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Synonyms

big cheesebig enchiladabig kahunabig noisebig tamalebig wheel

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Related Words

kingbolttop bananaheadpinbigwigswivel pincornerstonecentrepiecestuds

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