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thoroughly

/ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/ adverb B2
  1. In a thorough or complete manner. · He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched.· The editor looked thoroughly for any mistakes in the paper.
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That night a thoroughly happy, completely tired-out Anne returned to Green Gables in a state of beatification impossible to describe.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 104 · C1
“Anne, do hold your tongue,” said Marilla, thoroughly worn out trying to follow the gyrations of Anne’s thoughts.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 79 · C1
“I thought since I had to do it I might as well do it thoroughly.”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 77 · C1
“You did it thoroughly, all right enough,” was Marilla’s comment.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 77 · C1

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