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immediately

/ɪˈmi.di.ɪt.li/ conjunction C2
  1. As soon as, the moment that. · Near-synonym: once· My dog is an open book: immediately he smelled our dinner, he grew more interested in our activities.
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Here, father, here!” he said, “take this—take it, and send for something immediately.” And he emptied his pockets on the table, the contents consisting of a dozen gold pieces, five or six five-franc pieces, and some smaller coin.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 14 · C1
Then a sudden puff of wind arose, and the Lamp was immediately extinguished.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 48 · B2
Villefort immediately rose from table and quitted the room upon the plea of urgent business; he soon, however, returned, his whole face beaming with delight.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 53 · C1
Her tears seemed to grieve the kind-hearted Munchkins, for they immediately took out their handkerchiefs and began to weep also.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 10 · B2

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