Question

Sometimes my pulse beat so quickly and hardly that I felt the palpitation of every artery; at others, I nearly sank to the ground through languor and extreme weakness.

Which definition of hardly is most likely suited for this line?

Early 16th Century: With trouble or hardship

Middle English—Early 19th Century: With energy or force

Middle 16th Century: Barely, only just; not quite

Middle 16th Century: Not easily

Answer 1

2nd one