·vt To dispose in order.
II. Ready ·superl Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient; near; easy.
III. Ready ·adv In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.
IV. Ready ·superl On the point; about; on the brink; near;
— with a following infinitive.
V. Ready ·noun Ready money; cash;
— commonly with the; as, he was well supplied with the ready.
VI. Ready ·superl Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed.
VII. Ready ·superl Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.
VIII. Ready ·superl 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.
IX. Ready ·superl 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.
X. Ready ·superl 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.