put in good shape

Example Sentences

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It had been put in good shape by Cole, and parts of it had been given a fresh coat of paint, until it looked almost as good as new.

From The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck by Webster, Frank V.

The engine, which had been put in good shape, was ready for them.

From The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck by Webster, Frank V.

Hedges should be cleared up and put in good shape.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)

Scales must be, willingly or unwillingly, the daily bread of the player; the hand must be put in good shape, the finger joints rendered firm, the arms and body supple, before pieces are thought of.

From Piano Mastery Talks with Master Pianists and Teachers by Brower, Harriette

It had been put in good shape for the trip, but before starting Bert and Harry looked over all the ropes to make sure none were frayed, or had been cut.

From The Bobbsey Twins at Snow Lodge by Hope, Laura Lee