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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

…

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adverb

in a way that is correct and exact; without error

“She measured the ingredients accurately to ensure the cake turned out perfectly.”

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Dictionary Entry

castigate

Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/

To punish or reprimand someone severely.

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Common Phrases

himself castigate
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Synonyms

condemnlambastechastisepunishrebukereprimand

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Related Words

chastizeobjurgatechastencorrectdecrycriticise

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