promptly
/ˈpɹɑmptli/ adverb B2- Both soon and quickly.
- Exactly at a specific time. · The sale will begin on January 28th, promptly at 9 a.m.
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Marilla had a sneaking interest in politics herself, and as she thought it might be her only chance to see a real live Premier, she promptly took it, leaving Anne and Matthew to keep house until her return the following day.
“Conservative,” said Matthew promptly.
Anne promptly let go of her candle and plate in her surprise, and plate, candle, and apples crashed together down the cellar ladder and were found at the bottom embedded in melted grease, the next day, by Marilla, who gathered them up and thanked mercy the house hadn’t been set on fire.
Lynde he went accordingly, and that good lady promptly took the matter out of the harassed man’s hands.
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