Both Uses of
opportune
in
The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Edward)
- He from his quiver chose a shaft in haste, And fitted to the cord; but as he drew The sinew, Hector of the glancing helm Hurl'd the huge mass of rock, which Teucer struck Near to the shoulder, where the collar-bone Joins neck and breast, the spot most opportune, And broke the tendon; paralys'd, his arm Dropp'd helpless by his side; upon his knees He fell, and from his hands let fall the bow.†
Chpt 2.8 *
- To whom in answer Priam, godlike sire: " 'tis as thou say'st, fair son; yet hath some God Extended o'er me his protecting hand, Who sends me such a guide, so opportune.†
Chpt 2.24
Definition:
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(opportune) favorable circumstances for a particular purpose -- especially the circumstance of good timing