even tenor
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And pleasantly surprised, because the briefer format is better adapted to carry the even tenor of sad beauty that pervades all of Mann's writings, and is unbearably sustained in his long novels.
From Time Magazine Archive
A dramatic lapse, perhaps, but an exultant climax to the even tenor of sadness that pervades the book.
From Time Magazine Archive
One of the reasons that this whole episode sort of disturbed the even tenor of my ways was that I thought: 'Well, now.
From Time Magazine Archive
Walter George enjoys his role as the most powerful member of the 84th, and he has been able to maintain the even tenor of his ways.
From Time Magazine Archive
Troubles came thick and fast; yet did not the vicar hurry, nor for a moment change the even tenor of his way.
From The Gentle Reader by Samuel McChord Crothers
