Promptly, speedily, readily. Obsolete.

At a fast speed; quickly, rapidly. Formerly also: †readily (obsolete). Cf. fast, adv. 7a 8.

Promptly, readily. Obsolete.

Quickly, readily, soon. Cf. rathe, adv. Now Scottish (north-eastern).

= readily, adv. Now rare.

Without difficulty or hindrance; readily, easily. Usually with may or can. In negative clauses, or comparative clauses implying negation.

With alacrity or willingness; willingly, obligingly.

Readily, willingly; without delay or hesitation. Now only in fast enough (now colloquial).

(a) with a wet finger: easily, with little effort. Also (b) readily, without hesitation; (c) slightly, lightly. Obsolete.

In a forward manner; readily, promptly, eagerly; presumptuously, pertly.

like one o'clock: vigorously, quickly; excellently; enthusiastically.

Bound for (a place); ready for (something). Cf. 19a (d).

Phrases. (a) a shot between wind and water, also slang (cf. shoot, v. 30d). (b) like a shot (colloquial): at once, with rapidity. Also, without…