chance
Webster 1828
CHANCE, noun 1. An event that happens, falls out or takes place, without being contrived, intended, expected or foreseen; the effect of an unknown cause, or the unusual or unexpected effect of a known cause; accident; casualty; fortuitous event; as, time and chance happen to all.By chance a priest came down that way. Luke 10:31.2. Fortune; what fortune may bring; as, they must take their chance 3. An event, good or evil; success or misfortune; luck.4. Possibility of an occurrence; opportunity.You ladyship may have a chance to escape this address.CHANCE, verb intransitive To happen; to fall out; to come or arrive without design, or expectation.If a bird's nest chance to be before thee. Deuteronomy 22:6.Ah Casca, tell us what hath chanced to day.CHANCE, adjective Happening by chance; casual; as a chance comer