excellent order

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The British navy was in excellent order, but the many calls made on it for the protection of world-wide commerce and colonial possessions caused the operations in the Channel to be somewhat languid.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various

The gallant fellows, having done what was required of them, marched back in excellent order to their original position.

From South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 by Creswicke, Louis

All the appointments are in excellent order; and the very material of which their uniform is made, being so much less common than usual, helps to produce this effect.

From Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1 of 2) by Trollope, Frances Milton

For three years these nuns dwelt at Helmstedt, beloved of all and bringing the place to excellent order.

From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen

"My linen is in the most excellent order, mother," replied the lieutenant cheerfully.

From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar