propitiousness
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She did not foresee the means by which this would be effected, but her heart was lightened by a secret and inexplicable faith in the propitiousness of some event that was yet to occur.
From Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown
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 Sir Hall Caine
“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 John Bate
On the contrary, there is between the propitiousness of soil and climate and the establishment of civilization, a complete independence.
From The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races With Particular Reference to Their Respective Influence in the Civil and Political History of Mankind by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
And then, sure of the shadow and the propitiousness of the moment, he kissed her.
From The Lure of the Mask by Harrison Fisher
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