thorough brace

In all likelihood, Democrats should brace for an ugly election night.

It was a difficulty foreseen long ago in Socialist discussions, but never completely met by the thorough-paced Communist.

The cultivation, though not always judicious, is generally thorough, there being no lack of hands nor of good will.

He told her he would probably spend the next day in bed for a thorough rest, and she agreed that that would be a very good idea.

English Agriculture has a thorough and cleanly aspect which I have rarely observed elsewhere.

Edwin had to brace himself again, for an assault upon the fastness of the stationmaster.