Prepared for what one is about
to do or experience; equipped or supplied with what is needed for some
act or event; prepared for immediate movement or action; as, the
troops are ready to march; ready for the journey.
Fitted or arranged for immediate use;
causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.
Prepared in mind or disposition; not
reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed.
Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or
perception of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert; as, a
ready apprehension; ready wit; a ready writer or
workman.
Offering itself at once; at hand;
opportune; convenient; near; easy.
On the point; about; on the brink; near; --
with a following infinitive.
A word of command, or a
position, in the manual of arms, at which the piece is cocked and held
in position to execute promptly the next command, which is,
aim.
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