Emily Dickinson Lexicon

OP-POR-TU'NITY, n. [L. opportunitas.]

1. Fit or convenient time; a time favorable for the purpose; suitable time combined with other favorable circumstances. Suitableness of time is the predominant signification, but it includes generally circumstances of place and other conveniences adapted to the end desired. A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. Bacon. I had an opportunity to see the cloud descend. Brown. Neglect no opportunity of doing good. Atterbury.
2. Convenient means. I had an opportunity of sending the letter, or no opportunity to send it. Opportunities rarely occur or frequently offer.