oppilation (opilashon)

[F. opilation = Sp. opilacion = Pg. opilação = It. oppilazione, particularly stoppage; constipation. These meagre, starved spirits who have half stopt the organs of their minds with earthy oppilations . B. Jonson, Volpone, ii. 1. Gouts and dropsies, catarrhs and oppilations . Jer. Taylor , Works (ed. 1835), I. 664. And as he is who falls, and knows not how, By force of demons who to earth down drag him, Or other oppilation that binds man, Such was that sinner after he had risen. Long fellow , tr. of Dante's Inferno, xxiv. 114. The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia: The Century dictionary imposthume calls for a lance, and oppletion for unpalatable evacuatories. Gentleman Instructed , p. 309. ( Davies .) opponet (o-pon'), v. t . and i.; pret. and pp. op- poned , ppr. opponing . [=Sp. oponer = Pg. oppor = It. opporre , opponere , ob , be- fore, against, + ponere , put, set: see ponent . Cf. oppose .] To oppose; charge; allege. What can you not do Against Lords spiritual or temporal That shall oppone you? 2. Opposing; antagonistic; adverse. Methinks they should laugh out, like two Fortune tellers, or two opponent Lawyers that know each other for Cheats. Steele, Grief A-la-Mode, v. 1. 3. In an at . , bringing together or into oppos i- tion; having the action of an opponens. See opponentes, n. Plural of opponens . opportune (op-or-tun'), a. [ opportun = Sp. oportuno = Pg. It. opportuno , nus , fit, meet, suitable, timely, ob , before, + port us , harbor, port (acce ): see port2 . Cf.im- portune.] 1. Seasonable; timely; well-timed; convenient. Most opportune to our need I have A ve el rides fast by, but not prepared For this design. Shak ., W. T., iv. 4. 511. So placed, my Nurslings may requite Studious regard with opportune delight. If we let slip this opportuneful hour, Take leave of fortune. opportunely (op-or-tun'li), adv . In an oppor- tune manner; seasonably; with opportunity of either time or place. opportunene (op-or-tun'nes), n. The char- acter of of being opportune or seasonable. opportunism (op-or-tu'nizm), n. [F. oppor tunisme; as opportune + -ism .] The princi- ples or practices of opportunists, in any sense of that word; quickne to grasp favorable opportunities and to modify one's conduct or policy in accordance with them; in a bad sense, the sacrifice of consistency and principles to policy. Opportunism is becoming more and more a character- istic of all cla es of politicians. Opportunists were the party of conce ion, and occupied an intermediate position between the various groups of monarchists and the Intransigentists, the extreme section of the Republican party. Their leader was Gambetta. Although M. de Freycinet is himself an Opportunist , the new Ministry of which he is the head is e entially Radi- Fortnightly Rev. , N. S., XΧΧΙΧ. 288. 2. In general, one who takes advantage of opportunities as they occur; one who waits for an opportune time before attempting to bring into practice or to urge upon others the pr principles or beliefs which he holds; one who makes the best of circumstances as they arise; hence, one who is without settled prin- ciples or consistent policy: opposed to extrem- ist. Mr. Mundella made a happy addre before the confer- ence, in which he styled himself an opportunist in educa- tion: that is, a man who "has to do the best he can under the circumstances." Education , V. 112. 41. Character; habit. Hall i well . =Syn. 1. Opportu- nity, Occasion, chance. An occasion falls in one's way, whether desired or not: as, I had occasion to speak with him; an opportunity is desired, yet comes naturally when it is obtained: as, I never got a good opportunity to ex- plain the mistake. We find, take, seek occasion ; we seek, desire, find, embrace an opportunity . opportunoust (op-or-tu'nus), a. [ tun us , opportune: see opportune .] Opportune; favorable. The opportunous night friends her complexion. Heywood, Troia Britanica (1609). ( Nares .) opposability (o-po-za-bil'i-ti), n. [ opposable + -ity (see- bility ).] The state or property of be- ing opposable: as, the opposability of the thumb or of the jaws. opposable (o-po'za-bl), a. [F. opposable , op- poser , oppose: see oppose and- able .] Capable of being so placed as to be or to act in opposition. The opo ums po e ing a hand with perfect opposable thumb. A. R. Wallace , Nat. Select., p. 138. opposalt (o-po'zal), n. [ oppose + -al. Cf. dis- posal , proposal .] Opposition. The castle gates opened, fearle of any further opposal . Sir T. Herbert , Travels, p. 81. oppose (o-poz'), v.; pret. and pp. opposed , ppr. opposing. [ opposen , oposen , aposen , oposer , F. opposer , oppose, ob- , be- fore, against, + ML. pausare (OF. poser ), put; taking the place of L. opponere , pp. oppos it us , oppose: see oppone . Cf. appose , compose, de- pose , etc., and see pose2 .] I. trans. 1. To set or place over against or directly opposite; con- front or cause to confront, either literally or by way of comparison, contrast, etc. Oppose thy steadfast-gazing eyes to mine; See if thou canst outface me with thy looks. Then foot, and point, and eye opposed , In dubious strife they darkly closed. IMG:content-1764.png:[blocks in formation] Let his true picture through your land be sent, Opposing great rewardes to him that findes him. When they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads. Acts xviii. 6. I do oppose My patience to his fury. Shak ., M. of V., iv. 1. 11. Such destruction to withstand He hasted, and opposed the rocky orb Of tenfold adamant, his ample shield. The socialists of Austria chose from the first from con- viction a moderate and opportunist policy, and have al- ways been le revolutionary than the socialists of other countries. Rae , Contemporary Socialism, Int., p. 39. opportunity (op-or-tū'ni-ti), n.; pl. opportuni- ties (-tiz). [F. opportunité = Sp. oportunidad = Pg . opportunidade = It. opportunità , op- port unit a(t-)s, fitne , suitablene , favorable time, opportunus , fit, suitable: see opportune .] 1. Fit, convenient, or seasonable time; favor- able chance or occasion; favorable or favoring mand. conjuncture of circumstances: as, to avail one's self of the opportunity to do something; to seize the opportunity . Euery thing hath his season, which is called Oportunitie , and the vufitne e or vndecency of the time is called Im- portunitie. Putten ham , Arte of Eng. Poesie, p. 223. If for want of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil. Ecclus. xix. 28. I came so late. I had not the opportunity to see it. Coryat , Crudities, I. 137. Having opportunity of a pastor [that is, of securing a pastor), one Mr. James, who came over at this time, [they] were dismi ed from the congregation of Boston. 2t. Convenience, fitne , or suitability for some particular purpose or set of circumstances. Not without Cawse is Epa min on das commended, who, riding or I ourn eying in time of peace, vsed of tenty mes sodenly to appose his Company vpon the oportunity of any place, saying, "What yf our enemies were here or there, what were best to doe?" Booke of Precedence (E. E. T. S., extra ser.), i. 3. And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a man of opportunity into the wilderne . Lev. xvi. 21 (margin). Seek my father's love; still seek it, sir: If opportunity and humblest suit Cannot attain it, why, then-hark you hither. IMG:content-1765.png:[blocks in formation] Of Pericles the careful search By the four opposing coigns Which the world together joins Is made with all due diligence. And track the yellow lights from steep to steep, As up the opposing hills they slowly creep. IMG:content-1766.png:[blocks in formation] 2. Of an opposite or contrary nature, tendency, or action: as, white is opposed to black. Your beauty, ladies, Hath much deform'd us, fashioning our humours Even to the opposed end of our intents. Shak., L. L. L., v. 2. 768 Opposed as darkne to the light of heaven. R. Pollok. 3. Antagonistic; hostile; adverse: as, I am more opposed than ever to the proposal. In some points they agree, in others they are widely op posed . J. F. Clarke, Ten Great Religions, v. 3. Opposed blow. See blowз,