Punctually

Punctually every spring grandma would inform us, in one of her weekly letters, that the time had come again to get out grandpa's "summer trousers."

Scott Malcomson: Should Americans Start Saving, or Stop? 2009

Punctually as the last stroke of the hour strikes, the portals are flung open and a cataract of eager amateurs rush up the staircases and make their way to the inner room of honour, all in quest of the picture ... hung upon the line in the centre of the eastern wall of the apartment

Royal Academy Private Views (Victorian) Hermes 2009

“Punctually; otherwise we should lose our credit, and every sort of respect.”

The Ball at Sceaux 2007

Punctually at the appointed time, the gong was sounded, and the studies, under the joint auspices of Doctor Blimber and Mr Feeder, were resumed.

Dombey and Son 2007

“Punctually; otherwise we should lose our credit, and every sort of respect.”

The Ball at Sceaux 2007

Punctually at six we were in the little back-parlor; we quaffed more Bohea, and made more love, than half a dozen ordinary men could.

The Fatal Boots 2006

Punctually, as the hour struck, Captain Kedgick returned to hand him to the room of state; and he had no sooner got him safe there, than he bawled down the staircase to his fellow – citizens below, that

The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit 2006

Punctually at twelve he walked into the outer office, and was told that Mr. Burton was in his room.

The Claverings 2005

Punctually to the moment the coming train announced itself by its whistle, and Harry Clavering felt himself to be in a flutter.

The Claverings 2005

Punctually at eleven John Morton and his American guest were on the bridge, and Tony Tuppett was already occupying his wonted place, seated on a strong grey mare that had done a great deal of work, but would live, — as Tony used to say, — to do a great deal more.

The American Senator 2004