Average Temperatures for Massachusetts in February. Average temperatures for February at cities, towns, parks and lakes throughout Massachusetts are listed below in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Meaning of âmischiefâ in the English Dictionary. See all translations. uk â /ËmÉªs.tÊÉªf/ us â /ËmÉªs.tÊÉªf/. âº [ U ] behaviour, especially a child's, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage: She's a lively little girl, full of mischief. He needs a hobby to keep him busy and stop him from getting into mischief.
What does this sentence mean? When the hapless contestant is fired at the end of Apprentice, it is usually because he has failed as a project manager. Does hapless mean: a. Unhappy b. Unlucky c. Ineffectual Answer: b. Explanation: Hapless means unlucky, unfortunate, pitiable. The word hap comes from late middle English, which comes from Old Norse, the language of Viking invaders. Middle English hap and old Norse happ both mean good fortune, so haplessness is the lack of same. For example: In 793, Vikings began raids on the hapless Saxons. Hereâs an interesting thread on the etymology of hapless. Hereâs more on the Viking invasions. Follow me on Twitter @tao_of_grammar. Comment RSS Feed Email a friend