While we wait I'll explain, and then you will appreciate the general effect better.

He had to modify, of course, but the general effect is just what I wanted.

Whatever its general effect was need not now be considered.

The general effect was actually quite good, if you didn't listen to the words.

But the rise of the railways had much more general effects.

Small details matter little so long as the general effect is good.

He had a weakened heart and also suffered from the general effects of old age.

It set me thinking how far a mind in its general effect quite hopelessly limited, might range.

People are also worried about the general effect of the new station on their community.

There were errors of detail but the general effect was still good.