Discretion of speech, is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him, with whom we deal, is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.

The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context

David of Doncaster threw a third soldier into the moat; and out through the gate went the foresters in good order, keeping a respectful distance between themselves and the advancing soldiery, by means of their well-directed shafts.

Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker View in context

The keel seemed to be in good order, and it had been wrecked at most some few hours.

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Verne, Jules View in context

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In full uniform
In garrison
in gear
in general
In good case
In good faith
In good heart
in good order
In good part
in good spirits
in good taste
in good time
In grain
in great confusion
In half

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