properly
/ˈpɹɑpɚli/ adverb B1- In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably. · Does she think the repairs have been properly done?
- Entirely; extremely; thoroughly. · I was properly tired after that party.
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None of the Sloanes would have any dealings with the Bells, because the Bells had declared that the Sloanes had too much to do in the program, and the Sloanes had retorted that the Bells were not capable of doing the little they had to do properly.
“That need a clear night when we are all well fed to praise properly,” said Bagheera quickly.
Miss Marilla Cuthbert is a very kind lady who has taken me to bring up properly.
Therefore it was decided to start upon their journey the next morning, and the Woodman sharpened his axe on a green grindstone and had all his joints properly oiled.
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