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1 heaven-sent
adjective (very lucky or convenient: a heaven-sent opportunity.) providenţial
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Opportunity International — is an organization that provides small business loans, savings, insurance and training to more than two million people working their way out of poverty in the developing world. It serves clients in more than 20 countries and works with… … Wikipedia
Opportunity — Op por*tu ni*ty, n.; pl. {Opportunities}. [F. opportunit[ e], L. opportunitas. See {Opportune}.] 1. Fit or convenient time or situation; a time or place permitting or favorable for the execution of a purpose; a suitable combination of conditions; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
convenient — con|ven|ient [ kən viniənt ] adjective ** 1. ) easy to do, or not causing problems or difficulties: If it s convenient, call me tomorrow before noon. a ) easy to use or appropriate for a particular purpose: Traveling by subway is fast, convenient … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
convenient */*/ — UK [kənˈviːnɪənt] / US [kənˈvɪnɪənt] adjective 1) easy to do, or not causing problems or difficulties If it s convenient, call me tomorrow before noon. a) easy to use or suitable for a particular purpose Travelling by underground is fast,… … English dictionary
opportunity — [14] Opportunity has its origins in a Latin nautical term denoting ‘favourable winds’. This was opportūnus, a compound adjective formed from the prefix ob ‘to’ and portus ‘harbour’ (source of English port). It was used originally for winds,… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
opportunity — [14] Opportunity has its origins in a Latin nautical term denoting ‘favourable winds’. This was opportūnus, a compound adjective formed from the prefix ob ‘to’ and portus ‘harbour’ (source of English port). It was used originally for winds,… … Word origins
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At leisure — Leisure Lei sure (l[=e] zh[ u]r; 135), n. [OE. leisere, leiser, OF. leisir, F. loisir, orig., permission, fr. L. licere to be permitted. See {License}.] 1. Freedom from occupation or business; vacant time; time free from employment. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English