She thought he meant the right to his body, his love-making, but could hardly answer either of those.

I could hardly answer these charges, which I knew were only too just.

Jeffrey could hardly answer, he was so dumbfounded and confused.

The poor boy was in such a state that he could hardly answer me.

He would hardly answer my questions, and only grumbled.

The knowledge made her feel so weak, so ready for him, that she could hardly answer his question.

I hardly ever answer questions, did I tell you that?

She was drawing her breath with such difficulty that she could hardly answer.

She could hardly answer otherwise while I now stood right here beside her.

My friend can hardly answer, he's laughing so hard: $250,000.