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They represented widely different characteristics, and I esteemed myself fortunate to obtain a position where I could so eligibly study men, habits, and warfare.

From Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War by Townsend, George Alfred

"Sir," said he, to the clerk, "my companion and myself would like an apartment, one eligibly located, and of ample size."

From The Young Musician ; Or, Fighting His Way by Alger, Horatio

Turin is eligibly located and well built, most of the houses being large, tall, and the walls of decided strength and thickness; but Genoa is even superior in most respects if not in all.

From Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. by Greeley, Horace

Mrs. Vickars was introduced to Miss Turnbull—liked her prodigiously; and Lady Pierrepoint was most happy in the prospect of her relation's being so eligibly situated.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 05 by Edgeworth, Maria

This extraordinary robber and the artist arrive at 82 “the dwelling of the bandit, which was eligibly situate among the most romantic scenery.”

From John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 by Frith, William Powell