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In the exact center of any well-constituted novel of a century ago moved a mighty and shadowy figure.

From Time Magazine Archive

Everything that is well-constituted, proud, gallant and, above all, beautiful gives offence to its ears and eyes.

From The Antichrist by Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis)

Its natural effect, we may confidently assert, on every well-constituted mind, is and must be the direct contrary.

From The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences by Hitchcock, Edward

There can be as little fear that London will ever want any of the elements of an enlightened and well-constituted community, as that it will not be large enough.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 547, May 19, 1832 by Various

In other circumstances, no doubt, there might have been spectators, but in the meantime she pleased herself, which after all is the first object with every well-constituted mind.

From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)