All 5 Uses of
forthwith
in
The Pathfinder, by Cooper
- This opinion then decided the Sergeant, who forthwith set about the execution of the necessary measures.†
Chpt 15 *forthwith = immediately
- The Sergeant and the officer he came to relieve had no sooner gone through the little ceremonies of transferring the command, than the latter hurried on board the Scud with his whole party; and Jasper, who would gladly have passed the day on the island, was required to get under way forthwith, the wind promising a quick passage up the river and across the lake.†
Chpt 19
- It is the fortune of war, and must be submitted to; so open the door, pretty Mabel, forthwith, and confide yourself to the care of those who know how to treat beauty and virtue in distress.†
Chpt 23
- At all events, he did not deem any further explanations necessary, but descended forthwith, and began to unbar the door.†
Chpt 23
- I hope ye'll no' gainsay the loyalty or the courage of the 55th, and I feel convinced that a council of war would decide on the propriety of a surrender forthwith.†
Chpt 24
Definition:
immediately -- (most typically seen in legal documents, formal use, or classic literature)