3 uses
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Definition
an unfortunate accident — usually minor
- I'm very sorry to hear about your mishap, but I hope you're not too put out to be spending the night here in Moscombe.3e — Day 3 - Evening (66% in)
- I was a little puzzled as to how this Mr Andrews had come to hear of my 'mishap', as he termed it.3e — Day 3 - Evening (66% in)
- The way he said this seemed to suggest the whole village was aware of my 'mishap' and subsequent arrival at this cottage.3e — Day 3 - Evening (66% in)
There are no more uses of "mishap" in The Remains of the Day.
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