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Meanings of opportune arrival in English

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Usage of opportune arrival in English
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The opportune arrival of the re-enforcements sent by Edward had saved the garrison.
Woman: Man's Equal
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The opportune arrival of national troops restored, and thereafter maintained, quiet and safety.
A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln / Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's...
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Elizabeth, overcome with the relief which his opportune arrival afforded her, fainted in his arms.
Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine
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The cadets were exceedingly thankful for the opportune arrival of the Secret Service man and his posse.
The Rover Boys on a Hunt; or, The Mysterious House in the Woods
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The opportune arrival of these new German troops saved their artillery, which had been doing splendid service.
The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.)
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But only the opportune arrival of aid saved him from being seized in the midst of his army.
Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 06 (of 15), French
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While negotiations were in progress the opportune arrival of a Portuguese sergeant freed the travelers from their troubles.
Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa
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How often a fit of hysterics can be cut short by the opportune arrival of a new gown!
Vendetta: A Story of One Forgotten
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At the moment of the Brothers' opportune arrival Bluebeard is on the point of severing Fatima's relations with the world.
Bluebeard; a musical fantasy
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The last charge of the enemy was baffled by the opportune arrival of Birney's and Whipple's divisions, and Barlow's brigade.
Chancellorsville and Gettysburg / Campaigns of the Civil War - V...
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It has been many times claimed that Buell's opportune arrival Sunday night saved Grant and his army from annihilation on Monday.
"Shiloh" as Seen by a Private Soldier / With Some Personal Remin...
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He attacked Malacca, looted and burned its suburbs, and would have captured it but for the opportune arrival of a Dutch fleet.
The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither
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They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
Stories of a Western Town
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And your opportune arrival prevented our being cut off by the mountaineers, as would otherwise have been our fate, he added, turning to Burnett.
The Young Rajah
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Opportune arrival of Mr. Stanley.
The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from ...
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"I congratulate you, Mr. Sabin," he said, "upon your opportune arrival.
The Yellow Crayon
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