excellent order
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This he did in excellent order, entrusting the conduct of the retreat to Sir Jacob Astley.
From Rupert Prince Palatine by Scott, Eva
He was so clever in arranging things, he kept such excellent order among the servants; he was so ready, so willing, so plausible!
From The Story of Francis Cludde by Weyman, Stanley John
The man takes care of the horses, drives and keeps the garden in excellent order.
From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe
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