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IN GOOD SPIRITS
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without losing equilibrium
Example:
she took all his criticism in stride
Synonyms:
in good spirits; in stride
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Context examples:
Emma, in good spirits too, from the amusement afforded her mind by the expectation of Mr. Frank Churchill, was willing to forget his late improprieties, and be as well satisfied with him as before, and on his making Harriet his very first subject, was ready to listen with most friendly smiles.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
This idea tickled Jo's fancy and put her in good spirits, but Meg didn't brighten, for her burden, consisting of four spoiled children, seemed heavier than ever.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
My little Dora being in good spirits, and very desirous that I should go—as I found on talking it over with her—I readily pledged myself to accompany him in accordance with his wish.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
Ah, me! said the cat, how can one be in good spirits when one’s life is in danger?
(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)
