Both Uses of
instantaneous
in
Hard Times
- The touch had its instantaneous effect.†
Chpt 1.10 *
- He turned his eyes involuntarily to his former refuge, but at a look from that quarter (expressive though instantaneous) he settled them on Mr. Bounderby's face.†
Chpt 2.5
Definition:
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(instantaneous) immediate (happening instantly with no delay)