fortunate
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ adjective B1- Auspicious. · It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple.
- Happening by good luck or favorable chance. · Patrick was the unlikely match-winner as Berkeley earned a fortunate victory over Chisolm.
- Favored by fortune. · We were fortunate not to be fined for speeding.· This is a time when we think of those less fortunate than ourselves.
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“’Tis Caderousse, who has heard of your arrival, and no doubt comes to congratulate you on your fortunate return.”
It is fortunate for Kansas that you have brains.”
It was fortunate the Tin Woodman had no heart at that moment, for it would have beat loud and fast from terror.
I am very fortunate,” added he, looking gratefully at Villefort, “to be examined by such a man as you; for this envious person is a real enemy.” And by the rapid glance that the young man’s eyes shot forth, Villefort saw how much energy lay hid beneath this mildness.
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