Augury

Definitions

1. A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
   countable, uncountable
2. An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy.
   broadly, countable, uncountable
3. An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“In Wordsworth's first preludings there is but a dim foreboding of the creator of an era. From Southey's early poems, a safer augury might have⟳ been drawn.”

“No augury could be hopefuller. The Fates must indeed be hard, the Ordeal severe, the Destiny dark, that could destroy⟳ so bright a Spring⟳!”

“Fortunately many of the younger men are keen enough to make⟳ a success of their work⟳, and this gives a better augury for the future.”

“Evidently he did not mean⟳ to be a mere figurehead, but to carry⟳ on the old tradition of Wilsthorpe's; and that was considered to be a good thing in itself and an augury for future prosperity.”

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