instantly

What were they doing, and why did they not instantly give the alarm?

Instantly she was whirling through the air, so swiftly that all she could see or feel was the wind whistling past her ears.

Everything is ready but you, so come with me instantly.” The Dog, wagging his tail, replied: “O, master!

At the knock, the door was immediately opened, and the young man who was seated beside the countess, in obedience to the Italian custom, instantly rose and surrendered his place to the strangers, who, in turn, would be expected to retire upon the arrival of other visitors.