vt to dispose in order.
2. ready ·superl offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient; near; easy.
3. ready ·adv in a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.
4. ready ·superl on the point; about; on the brink; near;
with a following infinitive.
5. ready ·noun ready money; cash;
commonly with the; as, he was well supplied with the ready.
6. ready ·superl prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed.
7. ready ·superl fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.