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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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tailcoat

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈteɪlkoʊt/

A formal evening jacket with an extended back panel; a dress coat.

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Common Phrases

. tailcoattailcoat blacktailcoat bluetailcoat greentailcoat red
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Synonyms

full dresstailswhite tiedress suitwhite tie and tailstail coat

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Related Words

dress coatsmallcoat

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