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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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tinker

Part of Speech: nounPronunciation: /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/

An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.

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Common Phrases

. tinkerbell tinkercreek tinkertoys tinkertoy tinkertinker hughtinker irenetinker grant
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Synonyms

travellerrapscallionrascalroguescampscoundrel

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Related Words

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