1. At another time; later. 
2. In a short time; soon. 
3. Archaic. At once; forthwith. 

30  But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him (Jesus) of her. 
31  And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. 

Did they tell Jesus of her immediately, or soon or later?

1. Barely; just.
4. With severity; harshly.
5. With great difficulty; painfully.

"The Judge dealt with him hardly."

1. defend, explain, clear away by reasoning;
2. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing;

"The apologist refused to apologize for his apologetics."

1. acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
2. securely fixed in place

"The car was fast in the vast field of mud."