| 单词 | fettle |
| 例句 | He was in fine fettle, sleek and well groomed and as debonair as ever, and had adapted himself so well that at times it appeared as though he were positively enjoying the whole expedition. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “In fine fettle. He’s making a study of their religion.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The 72-year-old star required surgery to his left leg, but looked in fine fettle at the Los Angeles premiere of The Expendables 3 on Monday night. Star Wars: Episode 7 to resume filming in August as Harrison Ford recovers 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z Los Angeles’s museums are in fine fettle, if significant transition. The Los Angeles Art Scene Looks to the World 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Ben survived the flight in fine fettle; not so my daughter and her fiancé. Letters: Leaving the Dog at Home 2011-06-03T18:55:00Z That third vignette is “a wonderfully elaborated burlesque” starring Ms. Loren “in her finest fettle,” Bosley Crowther wrote in The Times. What’s on TV Monday: Matthew McConaughey in ‘Big Fan’ and ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z For an artist whose prime motivator is heartache, Dylan LeBlanc is in cheery fettle. Dylan LeBlanc – review 2012-07-18T16:19:00Z After years of stops and starts, the band are "in fine fettle", Bono said, recording songs under the tentative album title 10 Reasons to Exist. U2 reveal working title for new album 2013-01-17T11:25:28Z While it’s too early to tell how the change in leadership will affect the company’s style, a recent visit showed the dancers in fine fettle. Dance Review: Miami City Ballet in Liam Scarlett Work at Kravis Center 2013-01-28T23:05:18Z She escaped the witch, showing her mettle, But her brother’s in not-so-fine fettle: Grew a long, grasping tail While the hag brewed her ale. Style Invitational Week 1348: Same Difference 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z But judging from tonight's gig by One Direction, at least one of our traditional manufacturing industries remains in fine fettle, employing cadres of people and exporting hand over fist: manufactured pop. One Direction – review 2013-04-06T23:06:21Z "Listen and float with us in between labels purgatory. Pat D. is in fine fettle and we are young, together, and tight." The Smithereens' previously unheard "The Lost Album," from 1993, is worth the long wait 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Virelles, Morgan and Cleaver are very seductive listening on their own, and the 70-year-old leader sounds in great fettle, fast or slow. Tomasz Stanko New York Quartet: Wisława – review 2013-02-14T21:40:01Z Dwane, distinctive with his full beard and broad-brimmed hat, appeared in fine fettle on Sunday as the four-piece band belted out hits "The Cave" and "I Will Wait". Mumford & Sons bring Glastonbury jigging to an end 2013-07-01T00:19:44Z But it, too, seems to have weathered the storm in fine artistic fettle, thanks to the interim efforts of Charles Dutoit as principal conductor and Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s arrival last year as music director. The Big Five Orchestras No Longer Add Up 2013-06-14T12:00:01Z His long-standing enthusiastic lady fans, some of whom may these days struggle to throw a pair of knickers any great distance, will be relieved to hear that he feels in good fettle. Tom Jones 2010-07-28T17:18:00Z Mr. Murphy’s mugging skills, at times evoking Harpo Marx, are in fine fettle, and he easily finds Jack’s dark undercurrents. Movie Review: ?A Thousand Words,? Directed by Brian Robbins 2012-03-09T00:36:25Z Lastly, the sound system wasn’t in the finest fettle either. A confusing but striking ‘Firebird’ comes to life at the Hollywood Bowl 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z The Metropole Orchestra – the Netherlands' equivalent of the BBC Concert Orchestra – is also in fine fettle, as is the Netherlands Radio Choir. Dutch arts cuts ? what the future looks like? 2010-10-05T15:47:00Z He earned his first of seven Oscar nominations at 42 in The Godfather, and last month turned 84, still in fine fettle and fury. Here's Who Will Win at the Oscars 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z When I asked Hassell about the repudiation, he shot back, in Prince Hal fettle, “He has no choice. On his deathbed his father has said to him, ‘My friends must be your friends.’ Nine Hours of Shakespeare 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z The orchestra sounded in fine fettle, stretched in the course of a pleasantly diverse evening. A maverick soloist offers a classic new work 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Overall, markets go into Wednesday in pretty fine fettle. ASIA Nervous eyes on China trade 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Treasuries emerged from Thanksgiving in fine fettle, but other assets were a little slower off the mark in Asia, with traders' looking ahead to U.S. jobs and growth data next week. Morning Bid: Hangover 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z With "Only the Strong Survive," he's in fine fettle as a singer, affording homage to the music and an era that has clearly existed at the heart of his life's inspiration. Bruce Springsteen's "Only the Strong Survive" pays homage to great songwriters who came before him 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Staff members modified these new spaces to suit the leggy wading birds, adding feeding pools, trimming low-hanging tree branches and raising the sprinklers designed to keep their feathers in fine fettle. With Fall Migration, Bird Flu Flies Back Into Town 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z In currency markets, the dollar was in fine fettle on safe-haven demand. Asia shares edge up, sentiment fragile on China growth fears 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z With chemotherapy behind him, Wood said he’s “in fine fettle” and has been keeping to a daily regimen of tai chi, yoga and “a little Boxercise.” 'You haven't heard the last of Charlie': Rolling Stones on a bittersweet tour and new music 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z It is New Zealand's first success in England in 22 years and leaves them in fine fettle heading into the World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl that starts on Friday. New Zealand beat England to take series 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z He had barely played for Manchester United, despite, in his view, the fact that he had returned from lockdown in good form and fine fettle. Jesse Lingard and Tricks of the Light 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z This time last year, the Colombian was in fine fettle. Who could be on the move in January? 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z Perhaps the slowing down of our frantic lives from our enforced lockdown, and even the cleaner air we are breathing from the reductions in traffic, are helping to keep us in finer fettle? Is lockdown good for your heart? 2020-05-04T04:00:00Z Herbert was understandably in finer fettle after his two-putt birdie on the second playoff hole at the aforementioned 18th was too good for his opponent. Bryson DeChambeau's goal of a repeat win in Dubai disappears with four-bogey finish - Golf Digest 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z Not surprisingly, Fitzpatrick was in finer fettle after adding a 67 to his opening 68. Matthew Fitzpatrick, in contention in Abu Dhabi, is an early fan of the Euro Tour's new pace-of-play policy - Golf Digest 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Not surprisingly, the 29-year old Texan was in fine fettle afterwards. Patrick Reed on Presidents Cup nod: 'I want everyone to think Tiger made the right decision' - Golf Digest 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z Chelsea, the reigning Europa League champions, are in fine fettle right now. Chelsea v Ajax: Champions League – live! 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z Mr Rees-Mogg said they left the government feeling like "Gulliver tied down in Lilliput", fighting against "fumbling, fettling, flitting politicians" who have the "unworthy aim" of stopping Brexit. Three Brexit champions hammer home PM's message 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z Not surprisingly, Willett was in finer fettle at the end of a round that, like Rahm’s, was a mix of six birdies and two dropped shots. Jon Rahm and Danny Willett widen their lead over the BMW PGA Championship field - Golf Digest 2019-09-21T04:00:00Z An apprentice practices the procedure over and over, as if taking lessons in an immensely complicated musical instrument; the teacher looks for the sharpness, the fettle that comes with a hundred attempts. The Promise and Price of Cellular Therapies 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Rice is suffering from a slight head cold when we meet but is otherwise in fine fettle and high spirits. 'Game time' for UK Eurovision hopeful 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Judging by his words, the 43-year-old is in fine fettle as he prepares for his first tournament start since his Masters victory exactly one month ago. Woods 'rested and ready' for PGA Championship after month off 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z The British holidaymaker is back in fine fettle with a January jump in bookings for the summer. Personal travel agents boost holiday sales 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z The dollar, however, was in fine fettle, hitting a one-week high after the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting backed market expectations for borrowing costs to rise further. Asia stocks falter as China knocked by renewed trade war fears 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Jaguar took me to a hangar in Monterey to meet the E-Type Zero, painted a swimming metallic bronze and fettled to a straightness that is itself wildly anachronistic. 1968 Jaguar E-Type Zero: Revamping the Vintage Roadster as an Electric Car 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z The Republican Party is staying on task as elections loom; money and ground game are in fine fettle. Inside the Beltway: ‘#MeToo has been weaponized’ 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z As ever on a Wednesday—no poor shots having yet been struck—Monty was in fine fettle as he settled into a suitably well-upholstered chair in front of his eager audience. Colin Montgomerie: This is Europe's best Ryder Cup team, ever - Golf Digest 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z He arrived at Shinnecock Hills in fine fettle after winning the PGA Tour event in Memphis last Sunday, a result that lifted him back into the world number one position. Berger and Finau vault onto leaderboard in third round at U.S. Open 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z He is in fine fettle on his return. Scott uses long putter again, Kim brimming with confidence 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z When New York and New Jersey officials came to the Oval Office last September to lobby President Trump on a $30 billion tunnel, they found the president in fine fettle. Inside Trump’s decision to block a crucial New York-New Jersey tunnel project 2018-03-03T05:00:00Z New fundraising numbers from the Federal Election Commission reveal that the Republican National Committee is in fine fettle. Inside the Beltway: Rush Limbaugh: Democrats ‘seized’ Parkland shooting 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z Her first serve was accurate and she looked in fine fettle. Australian Open 2018: Nadal, Kyrgios, Wozniacki and Tsonga win on day one – live! 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z Racing in separate heats, Van der Burgh looked in fine fettle as he qualified second fastest with a personal best time of 26.54 seconds. Peaty sets 50m breaststroke record 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z This was met with the usual horror of one whose mental health has only ever been in fine fettle: “Don’t say that!” 'Just go for a run': testing everyday advice for my depression | Martha Mills 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z As a result, cheese producers in northern England market a feta alternative as “fettle.” An Olio of European Union Rules, Leading to Food Fights 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z As for Gasquet – who, perhaps surprisingly, has never been beyond the fourth round in Melbourne – the Frenchman has been in fine fettle so far. Australian Open day six: Gavrilova v Bacsinszky, Dimitrov v Gasquet and more – live! | Les Roopanarine 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z Much modified and fettled by the Chinese, the ship is based on the Soviet Kuznetsov-class design. China’s first aircraft-carrier bares its teeth 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z Racing in separate heats, Van der Burgh looked in fine fettle as he qualified second fastest with a personal best time of 26.54 seconds. Peaty sets 50m breaststroke record 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z "The biggest lie in boxing is 'it's not that simple'," says Pazienza, a camouflage baseball cap above a zig-zag nose and looking and sounding in fine fettle. How Vinny Pazienza recovered from broken neck to beat Roberto Duran 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z Now Clinton has rebounded in a fine fettle, just in time to make the case for her candidacy as Ohio wraps up its voter-registration period. Clinton Returns to Ohio in a Changed Race 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Even so, the industry does not look in fine fettle. Something’s in the air 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z At forty-five, Damon remains in frightening fettle, but twinned with that hunkhood is a touch as deft as a pickpocket’s. Do We Need Another Jason Bourne Movie? 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Even though the engines have logged more than 1 million miles and languished in neglect before the foundation launched its mission, they are in fine fettle after some routine maintenance, Dykman said. Julia Belle Swain makeover continues on Black River 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z The one-time champion jockey reports the pair in such fine fettle "I nearly thought I'd come back and ride one myself". Grand National 2016: Many Clouds, Richard Johnson, Willie Mullins and more 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Public engagement on the Europe issue is in fine fettle. Oh no we’re not – the clapometer says Brexit in the Guardian’s live debate | Katherine Butler 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Keep in mind: this was a result achieved without any fettling from the Cup series’ myriad new rules for the upcoming season, making it something for the sport’s many hardline fans to truly savor. Thrilling Daytona 500 Finish a Major Win for Hamlin 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z “Paris Saint-Germain look in fine fettle currently and swatted aside another potential title challenger in scintillating fashion last weekend.” Quotes from voters in this week’s AP Global Football 10 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z Cruise is in excellent fettle, relaxing like a high-wire artist into the tensest of predicaments, and securing his status as the Dorian Gray of action movies. How Impossible Can a Mission Be? 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z You’ll soon be howling at the Roman moon in fine fettle. The Ultimate Boys' Night Out: Scientific Proof of the Benefits of Male Bonding 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Frustrated by injury problems last year, Australian Jason Day says he has benefited from a few month's rest and is in fine fettle ahead of this week's Hyundai Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort. Refreshed Day raring to go at Kapalua 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z He was pushing ninety and in fine fettle. Ben Bradlee’s Charisma 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z Away to Manchester United on Sunday they remain in fine fettle. Chelsea crush Maribor with Didier Drogba and John Terry on scoresheet 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z Three further birdies followed in a composed back nine and the 38-year-old looks in fine fettle ahead of the Scotland showdown. Donaldson impresses ahead of Ryder Cup but team mates struggle 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z With his short game in particularly fine fettle Donaldson started his final round in inspired form, taking the lead with three birdies from the first three holes. Donaldson secures Ryder Cup place with Czech victory 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z The men’s game, already in fine fettle, is only better for it, and they will meet Friday in the semifinals of the French Open. Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, Mostly Strangers at Grand Slams, Will Play at French Open 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z "I thought the players looked in good shape and good fettle before the game. "We just didn't get to the standards required to beat Liverpool. Loss to Liverpool a nightmare - Rooney 2014-03-16T18:14:22Z Mayor’s Take on Policing Lacks Nuance Mayor and his police commissioner, Raymond W. Kelly, were in fine fettle on Monday, which is not to be confused with doing themselves any favors. Gotham: Mayor’s Take on Policing Lacks Nuance 2013-08-13T02:46:38Z Beyond this it is Capello and Russia who are in better fettle. Fabio Capello and Luiz Felipe Scolari return to their city of failure 2013-03-24T20:33:39Z Undeterred, Gove was in fine fettle on Tuesday evening, accusing Labour in a typically rumbustious and at times amusing speech of trying to entrench privilege. Michael Gove's ambitions for No 10 hang in the balance after crucial week 2013-02-10T00:06:11Z Amid all this innovation, you might think that the global technology industry was in fine fettle. CES: The selling starts 2013-01-07T08:35:46Z D.C. will be back to its usual traffic — vacations over, school in session, everyone in fine fettle, the roads a steaming cauldron of rage and despair. Nationals and Metro: Team needs to pay for trains to run late during the playoffs 2012-08-24T18:00:25Z After parring the first four holes of Sunday's final round, the Englishman looked to be in championship-winning fettle when he hit his drive on the fifth hole marginally off-line. Simpson beats McDowell to US Open 2012-06-18T07:39:27Z Adventures suit him best, the ladies being left behind; and so long as he is in fettle it matters little whether the scene be Scotland or Spain. An Edinburgh Eleven Pencil Portraits from College Life 2012-03-21T02:00:30.747Z I feel in better fettle this evening—as if my luck had changed. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z His curves were breaking sharply enough to suit even Ainslee’s critical eye, and while Winters also was in fine fettle, his control was none too good. Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball 2012-03-02T03:00:09.747Z Compiled by Unruly Media and fettled up by Josh. Guardian Viral Video Chart: Collapsing cooling towers, Will Ferrell, Old Spice 2012-02-10T12:21:52Z I had already noticed that she often went to fettle privately about the cage, but I had never troubled myself farther on the subject. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z I had practically nothing in the wagonette and the mules were in fine fettle after their long rest. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z III Old friend wind was in tremendous fettle that night. The Happy Warrior 2011-12-18T03:00:18.863Z Any surplus clay will squeeze into the groove and when tough enough to remove the whole is “fettled” and finished before drying and sticking up. Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers 2011-12-10T03:00:15.097Z Having recruited from the desert journey, and all, men and beasts, being in good heart and fettle, we presently started away down the river for the valley of diamonds. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z "If it's business I doubt he could scarce fettle at it now." Diana Tempest, Volume I (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:36.223Z The crowd from Central High certainly were in fine fettle when they marched down to the dock and went aboard their steamer. The Girls of Central High at Basketball The Great Gymnasium Mystery 2011-11-04T02:00:20.757Z The miller was big, bony, and strong, and so far was formidable; but being both numb and faint-hearted, Weightman easily fettled him off in the two first falls. Wrestling and Wrestlers: Biographical Sketches of Celebrated Athletes of the Northern Ring; to Which is Added Notes on Bull and Badger Baiting 2011-09-30T02:00:19.420Z But Elmer was also in fine fettle on this bright Saturday afternoon. Fast Nine or, A Challenge from Fairfield 2011-09-22T02:00:24.220Z It has been unkindly suggested that Charlie Adam provides a different sort of width as well but he looked in fine fettle. Five things we learned from the Premier League this weekend 2011-08-29T06:59:01Z She was in fine fettle to deliver to the ambitious climber the “turn-down” she had earned. Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z But everyone in the team has been in good humour and fettle. British crew become first to row to magnetic north pole 2011-08-26T09:54:51Z Weightman, the favourite at starting, was in grand "fettle;" looked fresh and ruddy, without carrying an ounce of superfluous flesh; and by the cool and determined way he began each round, evidently meant winning. Wrestling and Wrestlers: Biographical Sketches of Celebrated Athletes of the Northern Ring; to Which is Added Notes on Bull and Badger Baiting 2011-09-30T02:00:19.420Z Now I never heard him in a better fettle in that respect than he was last night. Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 2/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:33.793Z Rosey! sweet little posy Come to our garden fête; Our naughty young nettles shall be on their fettles, All stinging things to bate. The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza 2011-08-19T02:00:16.653Z In my congenital naivety I immediately thought: "Huzzah, we're all in good fettle and the perpetuation of the species is not under any imminent threat." Do your bit for the rich. Sell your body parts 2011-08-06T23:06:38Z I found him in first-rate fettle this morning. Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-08-08T02:00:15.947Z Scott, who was then in his twenty-fourth year, turned up on the Swifts "i' grand fettle," and wrestled through the ring with much spirit, tact, and determination. Wrestling and Wrestlers: Biographical Sketches of Celebrated Athletes of the Northern Ring; to Which is Added Notes on Bull and Badger Baiting 2011-09-30T02:00:19.420Z I found him at the National Film Exchange in great fettle. The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk 2011-08-05T02:00:44.900Z His failure to win his case in court never weakened his determination to keep on battling--a fettle he also demonstrated when similar frustration began permeating his life elsewhere. Christine Lagarde: New Allegations Against Dominique Strauss-Khan's Successor 2011-08-04T19:37:52Z Bouncer stood up on his hind legs, snorted, came down stiff-legged, and bucked once just to show that he was in fine fettle. The Heart of Canyon Pass 2011-08-04T02:00:24.083Z Badegast can be in as fine fettle as he chooses—it's all the same to me. Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-08-08T02:00:15.947Z Though the high water was lapping at the foot timbers of the forming, and the weather reports were still portentous, Williams was in fine fettle. The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z The men were all in great fettle, working like Trojans, and perfectly regardless of fatigue. 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 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z I also saw that the little Welsher was in good fettle and would probably be the first to resent a protest involving an impeachment of his powers. The Welsh Pony Described in two letters to a friend 2011-07-02T02:00:10.773Z He seemed in rare fettle, and the trainer said no horse could possibly have done better. The Sweep Winner 2011-06-24T02:00:21.067Z A caretaker was hired by the family, charged with keeping Mr. Morstoel in fine frozen fettle against the advent of a scientific breakthrough that would someday allow his revival. Frozen Dead Guy Festival for Sale (the Man Himself Stays on Ice) 2011-06-18T03:10:12Z They left here some time ago, and seemed to be in high fettle. If Any Man Sin 2011-06-12T02:00:05.887Z The troops with General French were in very fine fettle. 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 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z Nor was Tess in much finer fettle on the fourth morning of their sojourn on Palm Island. The Corner House Girls on Palm Island 2011-06-01T02:00:23.043Z When they finally left the Parmenter Lake hotel the motor car was in fine fettle and so were all the young people in it. The Corner House Girls on a Tour Where they went, what they saw, and what they found 2011-05-31T02:00:33.267Z Then the dogs, in fine fettle after ample food and rest, leaped forward with joyous energy. The Shooting of Dan McGrew, A Novel Based on the Famous Poem of Robert Service 2011-05-28T02:00:24.557Z A night of dark thought left him baffled, furious, in good fettle for the news that Caliban gleaned from a passing charcoal-burner. The Mystery of The Barranca 2011-05-25T02:00:16.720Z I spoke to Ronnie on Sunday in the players' lounge and he seemed in great form, he's been practising well and was in fine fettle. Live - O'Sullivan v Dale 2011-04-18T13:18:53Z "They are in fine fettle, sir, and spirit?" The Great Gold Rush A Tale of the Klondike 2011-03-06T03:00:22.017Z I cut up Church Hill to St Marys, chugged through its mossy yard and fettled my way through a patch of woodland, half expecting to meet the ghost of Palmerston. Running London: Greenford to Stanmore 2011-01-31T12:45:33Z England start a World Cup year looking in better fettle than they did four years ago. Here's a directive to the IRB: tell referees to apply the laws 2011-01-06T10:53:46Z The good news is that Northampton's Courtney Lawes and Dylan Hartley both looked in fine fettle, having helped their side reclaim second place in the table, behind London Irish. Wasps 10-37 Northampton Saints 2010-10-24T19:24:00Z Like his fellow Scot, Edgar, he will leave for Delhi in fine fettle. Ross Edgar heads for Commonwealth Games after national victory 2010-09-26T22:00:00Z I had to force myself to be cheerful even though I wasn't exactly in the finest fettle. 'You never stop grieving' ? how the closest Tour de France was lost 2010-07-22T11:58:00Z The landlord filled his mug for him, and went on— “I said she were ’bout the cleanest woman in these parts, and the way she’d fettle up a place and side things was wonderful.” The Parson O' Dumford By the time they had reassembled themselves and their belongings in the little glade between the rapids they were both in fine fettle, and ready to begin the real journey. Stranded in Arcady Martin was in fine fettle, and from the moment of his arrival, he surcharged the group with his vitality. Cinderella Jane Or, if you like, you can let it be understood that the horse is not quite fit and that you still have hopes of getting him in fettle for the Derby. Hard Pressed Naturally, none of them were in any sort of training beyond daily exercise, but they were fit and in such thoroughly good fettle. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel Being across the Umganie with Monyosi and his dog one day in search of buck, I found the elephants in very bad “fettle.” Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa She showed fine nerve and fettle, even helping to wind the bandages around a wound, and being left in charge of certain sick ones while older nurses attended to those who were more helpless. Maid Sally Let me have just one more cup of that fine water," he remarked, "and then I'm in fine fettle for business. The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge Marooned Among the Moonshiners "Faith, an' it's my mither's ain son that could fettle that," said the curate. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway This gave all a good rest and put the horses in fine fettle, and when they started out after the midday meal all were once again in high spirits. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck He was in high fettle when he entered the building. The Frontiersman A Tale of the Yukon A few hours of rest and he would be in fine fettle for the ceremony. Astounding Stories, July, 1931 The nine was in fine fettle, and felt that they would have no excuses to offer if they failed to win. The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall Or, Great Days in School and Out But the twins were in fine fettle, and their craft gradually crept up on the one in the lead. The Girls of Central High on Lake Luna or, The Crew That Won Their morning in the salt air on the open sea had put them in fine fettle and they had enormous appetites. The Rushton Boys at Treasure Cove Or, The Missing Chest of Gold I am keeping bravely; getting about better every day, and hope soon to be in my usual fettle. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) They are “fettled in one form,” and have one meed. Early English Alliterative Poems in the West-Midland Dialect of the Fourteenth Century He was in fine fettle, and from the first made light of the bowling, hitting all round the wicket with immense vigour. War Letters of a Public-School Boy His horse, in fine fettle after the night’s rest and grazing, started off on the jump, cow pony fashion. Out of the Depths A Romance of Reclamation What did the unrevealed God matter, when a man had a young family that needed fettling for? The Rainbow But the horses are in fine fettle this morning!” Dorothy's House Party To have seen how these yeomen together fought Two hours of a summer’s day; It, was neither Guy nor Robin Hood That fettled them to fly away. Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series Both were in superb fettle and ready to present their strongest line-up, and when they tumbled out on the field, amid frantic roars of greeting, there seemed nothing to choose between them. Bert Wilson on the Gridiron He was in high fettle as he watched them go. Rimrock Trail The gunners and swabbers were putting their cannon in fettle below decks. The Black Buccaneer Waterman was in fine fettle, and cheers and applause punctuated his discourse. Otherwise Phyllis The grays are in fine fettle, and thy black mare grows too fat for want of exercise. The Panchronicon And Dand kens fine how to fettle him whether by day or night— "Rowan tree and red thread gar the witches come ill speed." Border Ghost Stories The horses were good and in fine fettle. The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon "My fellows are in fine fettle; in fact, so is the whole army corps in this region," he continued. With Haig on the Somme But so far the Boers were unconcerned; they seemed to be in fine fettle, and even indulged in humour at the expense of the British garrison. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 The grays are in fine fettle and thy black mare grows too fat for want of exercise. The Panchronicon To see how these yeomen together they fought Two hours of a summer's day: Yet neither Robin Hood nor sir Guy Them fettled to fly away. The Book of Brave Old Ballads Fortunately they were in good fettle, and their condition met with his approval. The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon His mount was in fine fettle and ready for the long pull ahead. Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power The former were in good working fettle, while the latter had swollen and stiff joints, and were generally below par. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Bees in drowsy fettle Lazy lilies rob; Slumbrously they settle, Thrumming like a kettle On the Summer's hob. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, August 13, 1887 The fullback was in splendid fettle; the week at the Springs had done him a world of good. Stanford Stories Tales of a Young University “Why, he must have been a monkey as big as me when he was in full fettle.” Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites The boys were in fine fettle for their work, notwithstanding their long day in the saddle, and they buckled to it with a will, although wet through with flying spray. Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power The men stripped well, and appeared in excellent fettle. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 11, 1914 At the end of a month they would be sleek and in first-rate fettle. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer The party started off from Hampton in high fettle and with a childlike trust in the honesty of a garage attendant. Ruth Fielding Down East Or, The Hermit of Beach Plum Point And then, feeling in fine fettle, he proceeded to pull himself up on a near-by tree limb and "skin the cat," as it is called by acrobatic boys. The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island or, The Old Lumberman's Treasure Box Nearly two hours later, feeling somewhat light-headed but otherwise in perfectly magnificent fettle, Forrester found himself on the downtown subway. Pagan Passions I found the major in good fettle, and, as I had guessed, blazing off at the targets given by the B.M. Pushed and the Return Push The Regiment was in excellent form and fettle, highly trained and efficient, and the powers that be knew that it could be depended on to a man. With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia 1916—1917 Mr. Perkins was in fine fettle, and gave a detailed account of the visit he and Sam Motherwell made to Winnipeg to interview the Department of Education about the formation of the Chicken-Hill School District. The Second Chance They seemed in very good fettle, and it would have been hard to find a finer lot of men. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 "He must be in fine fettle this morning, since his propaganda of murder and arson has been so successful." Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls The horses proved to be in fine fettle, and eager for the long gallop. The Saddle Boys in the Grand Canyon or The Hermit of the Cave It’s our army on the march, and all those signs show that our men were in full fettle, ready for anything, and are pushing forward into the middle of the enemy’s country. Marcus: the Young Centurion “Not in very good fettle,” said the slave captain, curtly; “but he’ll come round.” Mass' George A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah The old chap was in splendid fettle, and he smiled,—now, now, don’t both of you be so jolly full of doubts. Blue Jackets The Log of the Teaser His fellow committee-men said afterwards that they never remembered the Mayor being in such fettle for business. The Borough Treasurer Even their dogs were in better fettle than the social exiles of the Spotted Tail school, now in rags and dependent for their daily bread on what the agent would give them. Under Fire I have heard the people here talk of "fettling" the hearth when they mean "clean up." Sarah's School Friend He landed in fine fettle—clear-eyed, smiling, quick to extend his strong, warm hand: having cheery words for the folk ashore, and eager, homesick glances for the bleak hills of our harbour. Doctor Luke of the Labrador As they marched along the latter highway in the early hours of a bright, beautiful morning, the Fenians were in fine fettle and "spoiling for a fight." Troublous Times in Canada A History of the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870 Anger’s the stuff to loose a tongue grown rusty: And keep it in good fettle for all chances. Krindlesyke The prisoners were in unusually good fettle even for men safe out of shell fire; many had no chalk on their clothes to indicate a struggle. My Second Year of the War I saw some country men and women get in, and I just followed them; and, oh Sarah, what does "ginnel" mean, and a "fettle"?' Sarah's School Friend We could not help noticing the comparatively small number of wounded among both the Belgians and the French, and although they were undoubtedly dejected at their unfortunate capture they were apparently in fine fettle. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben We are all here, and all in fair fettle, saving yourself. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady But even now, although not strictly in training, his outdoor life and clean living had kept him in fine fettle, and he was fit to "run for a man's life." Bert Wilson in the Rockies But if Cleek appeared in fine fettle at the prospect of a possible exciting evening with Dollops, Mr. Narkom's barometer did not register the same comforting high altitude. The Riddle of the Frozen Flame And old Matthew, a mill-hand, said the other day he didn't feel in a grand fettle. Sarah's School Friend "Aye! and in the best of fettle," De Wilton answered good-naturedly. Beatrix of Clare "She will not fail you," I ventured to say, adding: "But Jennifer is in poor fettle for making speed." The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady "Thank you," said the man; "and now for what you have done I will pay you"; so saying, he tore a branch from the tree, and fettled it up into a club with his knife. English Fairy Tales I'm not in such bad fettle for an amateur, if anything in the nature of a scrap comes along, after all. The Riddle of the Frozen Flame The men were not in very good fettle owing to the several recent marches, and the chance of complete victory seemed to be remote. The Story of the "9th King's" in France On this evening the Parson found him in fine fettle for a talk, and if necessary for a fight. Secret Bread When, on a bright and sunlit morn, I rise refreshed and finely fettled Your cue is not to cheer but warn: "The further outlook is unsettled." Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-29 The Major was in fine fettle as the war-worn old veteran, and Gwennie and Dulcie spurred him on with open and undisguised admiration. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-28 The nine sledge dogs were in fine fettle. Troop One of the Labrador When the clock struck nine he was in splendid fettle, brogue and all. Kenny And his horse seems in fine fettle this morning, prancing, and arching his neck. The Poor Little Rich Girl Never had Banneker felt in finer fettle for war than when he awoke that Thursday morning. Success A Novel The consumption of pig iron per ton of puddled bar was rather less than 21� cwts. for the year 1882; and that of "mine" for fettling was 33 lb. Scientific American Supplement, No. 388, June 9, 1883 He had "fettled" one of them, and, by his Maker's help, he hoped fairly to drive them off the field. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 "You seem in fine fettle this morning, friend," said he. The Girl at the Halfway House A Story of the Plains He was not long home from the South, had been hawking in the meadows all day, and was now in great fettle, sitting familiarly among his intimates, Jehane on his knee. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay The morning was inspiring, and he was in good fettle. The Sword Maker He agreed, and they set off in high fettle just before noon, expecting to return before dark. Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod The preacher said little but old Johnny was in fine fettle. Judith of the Godless Valley Keep your animals in good fettle, and they'll never shirk their work: that was always my motto, and right well has it answered. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 3, 1891 They were, indeed, in fine fettle, but it was setting them a desperate task to oppose nearly three times their number! For The Admiral The 'varsity was in fine fettle today and ripped the second team wide open for three scores in the two periods played. Left Tackle Thayer They appeared to be in such good fettle, indeed, that Mr. Daney took a secret savage delight in dissipating their nonchalance. Kindred of the Dust To Fettle.—What is the derivation of the verb "to fettle?" Notes and Queries, Number 09, December 29, 1849 Your fettle is prime, lad; Though we're frost-bound now, open weather must come, At least after Easter; and, beauty, when we stir. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 21, 1891 GEDGE, wherever he has been, seems to have been well-fed, and kept generally in good fettle. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 21, 1891 There is a cupful of porridge also with the coffee, paid for by deduction from our pay, so that one starts in good fettle. In the Ranks of the C.I.V. That's a match some old cats would lap tea all night to fettle up.' A Diversity of Creatures To revert to my former example of its use—An injured cart is fettled by the wheel-wright; the wheelwright fettles the injured cart. Notes and Queries, Number 09, December 29, 1849 He pranced and snorted, and pawed the ground and whinnied, and played horse in fine fettle until the word go. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1 Hugh and his fellow players had worked hard through the week, under the fostering care of Coach Leonard, to put themselves in fine fettle for the hard game they anticipated lay ahead of them. The Chums of Scranton High out for the Pennant We find our winged friends in fine fettle. The New North There is the fine fettle that victory gives. Quiet Talks about Jesus He had made a night of it and he was in high fettle. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts But when the new viceroy arrived at Quebec he was in high fettle; he was pleased with the situation of the town and flattered by the enthusiastic greeting which he received from its people. Crusaders of New France A Chronicle of the Fleur-de-Lis in the Wilderness Chronicles of America, Volume 4 "True," said he; "I—I was in bad fettle and worse luck." D'Ri and I He was in splendid fettle for writing that evening. Tommy and Grizel But the interior she gradually fitted in a novel fettle, almost entirely after her own design. Hodge and His Masters Sherlock the Sleuth keeps himself in fair fettle by prowling round the countryside and trying to restrain the aborigines from pinching what little British material they have not already pinched. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 18, 1919 Oh, but she was in fine fettle, was Madame. The Brother of Daphne As to my own, a tall chestnut thoroughbred that Mr. Parish had brought over from England, I never saw him in finer fettle. D'Ri and I I am keeping bravely; getting about better, every day, and hope soon to be in my usual fettle. Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2 It was Rube's turn to pitch the Saturday game and I resolved to make one more effort to put the love-sick swain in something like his old fettle. The Redheaded Outfield Those fifty-one days of fine sailing and intense sobriety had put me in splendid fettle. John Barleycorn Strike me purple, but I am in excellent fettle! Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 My best clothes had come by messenger from the Harbor, and I could put myself in good fettle. D'Ri and I It was only a matter of a few days, and the son of Hanover had steadily improved; he was in grand fettle. Thoroughbreds What if my metal Be proved as high as a hawk's in good fettle! The Forest Lovers I am in fine fettle, that is all. John Barleycorn One summer's evening, I came home in fine fettle. The Path of Life Only one thing was altered: his temper: he was in fine fettle. Jean Christophe: in Paris The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House These edibles, with the blackest of black coffee, soon had them in fine fettle. Darkness and Dawn "Thank you," said the man; "and now for what you have done I will pay you;" so saying, he tore a branch from the tree, and fettled it up into a club with his knife. English Fairy Tales And sarve him quite right," was the judgment of the room, in high fettle with hot rum and water; "to be skeered of his life by a smuggler's signal! Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War "Your men are in fine fettle, Lochiel," said Charles, "and as keen as their claymores to be at it." The Yeoman Adventurer He was in the full fettle of nonsense, his head a little to one side and lowered, while he looked through his eyebrows at his hearers, measuring the effect of his words. Over the Pass His mare, too, was in the height of fettle and one of the fastest goers in the county. The Green Flag "I am in fettle!" he exclaimed, clapping the back of the senator whom he had scurrilously insulted a moment ago. Caesar Dies A tackler is one who fettles looms when they get out of order. Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine "Oh, the lads are always in fine fettle when they expect a fight," he answered, his own eyes dancing as he swept them over that straight line of backs in his front. My Lady of the North Without another word she left the room, clattering her heavy shoes at the door; and Mordacks foresaw a sad encounter on the morrow, without a good breakfast to "fettle" him for it. Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale In a second more he had found his seat, And the standers-by jumped clear of feet, For the big dark bay all fire and fettle Had his blood in a dance to show his mettle. Right Royal A bath, a brisk rubdown, and breakfast put Buddy in fairly good fettle once more; so marked was his improvement, in fact, that Gray envied him his glorious gift of youth. Flowing Gold The dogs, who were in fine fettle, rushed the sledges along, making frantic efforts to catch up to the parties ahead, who showed as black specks across the white undulating plain. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 Three thousand Moors have mounted and fettled them to ride. The Lay of the Cid "One branch of my duty is to fettle your horse; and in Flamborough they fettle them on stale fish." Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale She was in prime fettle, and flew along the hard road as if she thoroughly enjoyed the outing. The Rover Boys out West Or, The Search for a Lost Mine As a whole, the crowd was in fine fettle. The Ne'er-Do-Well The appearance of the women somehow conveyed the impression that they were more vigorous and in better fettle than the men. Farmers of Forty Centuries; Or, Permanent Agriculture in China, Korea, and Japan My lord Cid and the others have fettled them to ride, With armor and with horses and caparisons of pride. The Lay of the Cid The Story Girl was in great fettle that night. The Story Girl Runs with the dogs and vigorous games of hockey and football on the rough snow-covered floe kept all hands in good fettle. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition Bob was in fine fettle, what with the anticipation of Lorelei's delight at his gift and the certainty of an agreeable hour with his tailor. The Auction Block The cool nights were greatly in their favour, and yet it was a good performance, more especially that at the end of it they were in pretty fair fettle. Spinifex and Sand Their leave then have they taken and fettled them to ride, And with them went the herald on their need that was to wait. The Lay of the Cid My horses were all the better for the short respite, for they were by no means in good fettle; but the country having been visited by rains, grass was abundant, and the animals improving. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, When it came the Printer took off the soiled garment, flinging it into a corner, and I helped him to put himself in proper fettle again. Eben Holden, a tale of the north country The car was in fine fettle, like a horse that has been trained for a race. Red Pepper Burns And they will keep in this fettle until they get off the Horn. The Mutiny of the Elsinore They fettled them for riding, when all his words were o'er; With utmost speed they hastened, their march they would not stay. The Lay of the Cid Off they went—superb runners in fine fettle. Animal Heroes I had planned to spend the prize money taking Hope to the harvest ball at Rickard's, and I had worked hard to put the Hawk in good fettle. Eben Holden, a tale of the north country He is getting his saddle altered: fettling about this and that; does not consider what danger he is in. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 07 By Jove!" said he, "this has put me in a fine old fever; but I don't know when I felt in better fettle. Dead Men Tell No Tales And now the Heirs of Carrión have fettled them to fare. The Lay of the Cid Therefore being in fine fettle, they were keen for the business; also we were light weights. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain Here was Sir Rowland Blake in high fettle at knowing himself armed with a portentous weapon for the destruction of Anthony Wilding. Mistress Wilding The two chums sought their berths that night in high fettle. Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive, or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails Fifteen miles were told off; Custer's thoroughbred horse was still in fine fettle, but the mule had got the second of its three or four winds, and was ready for a century run. Last of the Great Scouts : the life story of Col. William F. Cody, "Buffalo Bill" as told by his sister The next day in the morning they fettled them to ride. The Lay of the Cid |
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