Both Uses of
instantaneous
in
Northanger Abbey
- Her heart instantaneously at ease on this point, she resolved to lose no time in particular examination of anything, as she greatly dreaded disobliging the general by any delay.†
Chpt 21 *
- Instantaneously, with the consciousness of existence, returned her recollection of the manuscript; and springing from the bed in the very moment of the maid's going away, she eagerly collected every scattered sheet which had burst from the roll on its falling to the ground, and flew back to enjoy the luxury of their perusal on her pillow.†
Chpt 22
Definition:
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(instantaneous) immediate (happening instantly with no delay)