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ready

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  1. quick                 
 
1. ready \'red-e-\ aj [ME redy; akin to OHG reiti ready, Goth garaiths 
   arrayed, Gk]arariskein to fit - more at ARM 1: prepared mentally or 
   physically for some experience or action  2a1: willingly disposed : 
   INCLINED  2a2: likely to do something indicated  2b: spontaneously prompt  
   3: notably dexterous, adroit, or skilled  4: immediately available 
2. ready vt : to make ready 
3. ready n : the state of being ready; esp : preparation of a gun for 
   immedia te aiming and firing