excellent order

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The Rev. John Morgan was master of the nest, which his step-mother kept in excellent order and ruled with an active rod.

From Old Kensington by Thackeray, Miss

The pieces thus borrowed were eighteen pounders, all in excellent order and well mounted on suitable carriages.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 by

This he did in excellent order, entrusting the conduct of the retreat to Sir Jacob Astley.

From Rupert Prince Palatine by Scott, Eva

But we had had our experience once for all years before, in the bull-ring at Granada, accompanied by eight naval officers whose nerves were in excellent order.

From Glories of Spain by Wood, Charles W. (William)

The cinder court was in excellent order, and it was rather delightful to have a game of tennis.

From A Fortunate Term by Brazil, Angela