Both Uses of
propitious
in
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.†
Chpt 1.2.4 *
- Master Olivier, perceiving the king to be in a liberal mood, and judging the moment to be propitious, approached in his turn.†
Chpt 2.10.5
Definition:
favorable (circumstances suggesting good things to come)