Ready adj. (compar. readier; superl. readiest) 1.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. "When she redy was."
2.Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished. "Dinner was ready." "My oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage."
3.Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed. "I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus." "If need be, I am ready to forego And quit."
4.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. "Ready in devising expedients." "Gurth, whose temper was ready, though surly."
5.Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient; near; easy. "The readiest way." "A sapling pine he wrenched from out the ground, The readiest weapon that his fury found."
6.On the point; about; on the brink; near; with a following infinitive. "My heart is ready to crack."
7.(Mil.) 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.
All ready, ready in every particular; wholly equipped or prepared. "(I) am all redy at your hest."
Ready money, means of immediate payment; cash. "'T is all the ready money fate can give."
Ready reckoner, a book of tables for facilitating computations, as of interest, prices, etc.
To make ready, to make preparation; to get in readiness.
Synonyms: Prompt; expeditious; speedy; unhesitating; dexterous; apt; skillful; handy; expert; facile; easy; opportune; fitted; prepared; disposed; willing; free; cheerful. See Prompt. 
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