excellent order
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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
The Fifth advanced in excellent order, sweeping round Pickett's left flank, and falling on his rear.
From The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy by Coffin, Charles Carleton
There was one exception to the rule of no repairs in Mr. Sleaford's establishment, the locks were all kept in excellent order.
From The Doctor's Wife by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)
Commonwealth troops, cadets in khaki, and police in black uniform, though stationed only sparsely along the line, maintained excellent order.
From Down Under With the Prince by Duncan, Sara Jeannette
The hill-top, the grassy slopes, and the gravelled paths are kept in excellent order; and a stranger should not lose an opportunity of viewing the ‘world of London’ from this spot in early morning.
From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous
