This is not right," murmured the Prince, when first his eyes fell upon him; but the next instant he saw more.
I know that letters must be waiting for me, and they may need an instant answer.
Ay, by and by is the cat that lapped up all the cream!
But the next instant he was startled by the change which had taken place since he went below.
But the next instant he said to himself: "No; I shouldn't reach the deck, I should go overboard into the sea.
It was all over in a moment or two: the boy had to go so close to the waiting bear that the beast struck at him with its right paw, and nearly touched the boy's shoulder; but the next instant he was beyond reach, and running up the defile.
But the next instant it was his turn to start amazedly.
But the next instant he recoiled as if he had stepped on the edge of a fearful abyss.
But the next instant a fresh surprise greeted them.
For a moment these things swam indistinctly before the eye of the sick man; but the next instant, one particular object attracted all his attention.
For a moment we did not see that he was hurt, for he sat his horse stiffly; but the next instant, as he turned to get back to the oak, his strength gave way, and he fell.
But the next instant he was up, and seizing the resonance coil, hastily connected it to the set in place of the aerial.
Then the bows of a boat were seen swiftly advancing, and for a moment Murray gazed at its occupants with a mixture of astonishment and terror; but the next instant he had seized one of the capstan-bars, and stood ready.
My hand trembled as he spoke; but the next instant it was of a piece with my gunstock.
Tommy turned sharply upon his friend with accusation in his glance, but the next instant he summoned Tessa as if she had been a terrier and walked off into the compound with the child capering at his side.
A certain exultation sounded in his voice, but the next instant he bent and kissed her.
But the next instant it was dashed away, and the glass shivered to atoms against the wall.
But the next instant I realize the recklessness of my confession.
But the next instant I am overwhelmed by the consciousness of my surroundings, and plunged into rage and despair, powerless, hopeless.
For a moment I do not realize the situation, but the next instant I am aware of Johnny's violent efforts to attract my attention.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "but the next instant" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
