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Meanings of dreadful accident in English

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Usage of dreadful accident in English
1
Perhaps a messenger would arrive with the news of some dreadful accident.
Camille
2
A dreadful accident on the railroad, just the other side of Croydon.
Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power
3
Arabella was very much shocked by the dreadful accident she had seen.
The American Senator
4
If it hadn't been for him there'd have been a dreadful accident.
Hilda Lessways
5
On a field of battle, it would signify a dreadful accident.
The system of the world
6
And how are you after that dreadful accident in the boat?
Red Pottage
7
A dreadful accident has occurred, and indeed I feel most sincerely for you.
Percival Keene
8
If Archy had gone to school, this dreadful accident would not have happened.
Wreaths of Friendship: A Gift for the Young
9
Yet it went on and on, and then, young cousin, the dreadful accident occurred.
The buried giant
10
I thought that some dreadful accident must have befallen her.
Jonathan strange and mr norrell
11
No: he never mentioned the dreadful accident, he never alluded to the dreadful death.
No Name
12
In her letter she said you had a dreadful accident.
Nan Sherwood at Rose Ranch; Or, The Old Mexican's Treasure
13
Not at all, Miss Beatrice, not at all; it was a most dreadful accident.
Beatrice
14
There is a dreadful accident, and I am afraid the young lady will die!
A Confederate Girl's Diary
15
She thinks you sick-thata dreadful accident happened you yesterday.
Ben-Hur
16
We had a dreadful accident though, coming down to Earth!
The Story of a Nodding Donkey
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