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precipitation

mastery

/pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn̩/noun

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Which meaning of 'precipitation' best matches its use in the sentence?

Immediately on returning home, highly satisfied with the result of his visit to Mrs. Belmour, Melliphant found on his table a letter from Sir Howard, over which he cast his eyes with precipitation.