propitiousness

Example Sentences

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Kenkenes had come to the Nile that morning, rejoicing in the propitiousness of his opportunity.

From The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt by Miller, Elizabeth

They lay at anchor in river mouth, waiting on propitiousness.

From 1492 by Johnston, Mary

And then, sure of the shadow and the propitiousness of the moment, he kissed her.

From The Lure of the Mask by Fisher, Harrison

“Will you have the propitiousness, the kindness to stay and communicate unto me whether Squire Foster is in his residence?” said Mr. Hill.

From Talkers With Illustrations by Bate, John

This smithy of Newlands filled the function which under a higher propitiousness of circumstance is answered by a club.

From A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time by Caine, Hall, Sir