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Ready Being prepared for something, such as a fight or a test. ■I'm ready to take on the world! ■ Don't be late, you don't want to be caught not ready.
knight A gallant and chivalrous man, who is always ready to do battle for his kingdom. ■ "Sir Knight-a-lot" rode into town on his trusty steed, sword held high, ready to defend the citizens from any threat. Unfortunately, he was more interested in eating ice cream than fighting monsters."
ajar adj. - open, slightly ajar or half-open, as if ready to be opened ■ "The window was ajar when I entered the room.
apes A group of smart and witty individuals who always have a clever comeback ready. ■ "Why did the ape go to school? To become an even smarter-ape!"
armies A large group of people who are armed and ready to fight. ■ "I told my friend that if he joined the armies, we could conquer the world!"
available <en></?>adjective: 1. Being in a position to be of help, service, or use. <en>2. Ready for use; accessible. </en>
bleachers A type of seating in a sports stadium, often used for cheering on the home team. Also known as "the stands." ■ "The bleachers were filled with excited fans, ready to cheer on their beloved team."
brooch A small metal pin with a decorative design, often worn to hold a piece of fabric or clothing together. ■ "She accidentally poked herself in the chest with her brooch while getting ready for her prom."
Buttoning The act of fastening or closing buttons on a garment, typically to one's own navel. ■ "I accidentally buttoned my shirt upside down while getting ready for a date, but it turned out to be quite fashionable!"
cheery A person who is always in a good mood and ready to cheer up others. ■ "I need to find the nearest cheery person, I'm feeling pretty down today."
comforted To alleviate someone's distress by providing them with something pleasant or reassuring. ■ "I was so upset, but after talking to my best friend, I felt comforted and ready to tackle the world again."
crimes A collection of funny words and phrases that people use to make each other laugh. ■ "I had a whole list of crimes ready for my friend, but then I remembered he's allergic to puns."
erect A state of being or appearing upright, especially in a proud or defiant manner. ■ "The statue of liberty is erect and ready to welcome immigrants from all over the world."
ex An abbreviation for "former" or "once". ■ I used to date this girl, but we broke up last week. Now I'm over her and ready to move on.
feisty Adjective: full of energy and spirit; combative or stubborn ■ The feisty cat was always ready for a fight, even with its owner who had tried to tame it.
flak A type of anti-aircraft gun that fires projectiles horizontally at a low angle to protect against air attacks. ■ When the enemy planes were closing in, the soldier manning the flak gun was ready for them!
grandfather An old man with a long beard and a heart of gold, who is always ready to tell funny stories and make everyone laugh. ■ "Why did the grandfather cross the road? To get to the other side!"
Invigorated Filled with energy, vitality, and enthusiasm. ■ "After a day of hiking in the mountains, Jane was completely invigorated and ready to conquer anything."
jaunt A lively, spirited and cheerful disposition or manner. ■ She had a jaunt in her step as she skipped down the street, ready to take on whatever came her way.
lads A group of guys who are funny and always ready for a good time. ■ "The lads were in hysterics when they saw the clown at the carnival."
Mellow To be in a calm and relaxed state of mind, with little to no tension or stress. ■ "After finishing his meditation practice, John felt completely mellow and ready for the day."
mornings A time of day that is notorious for being too early to wake up and too dull to do anything meaningful. ■ "I hate mornings. I mean, who needs a whole hour to just get ready? It's ridiculous!
muster A magical, mysterious force that causes people to become brave and do heroic deeds. ■ "When the muster came over the soldiers, they charged fearlessly into battle, ready to face whatever dangers lay ahead."
onward The movement of a person, thing, or idea forward, often in a determined and optimistic way. ■ "He marched onward with his trusty sword and shield, ready to face any challenge that came his way."
orderly Characterized by a system or method of arrangement; in good order. ■ "The soldiers marched in an orderly fashion, with their weapons at the ready and their heads held high."
panache A witty, clever or showy style or manner. ■ The politician's panache for public speaking was legendary. She always had a clever one-liner ready for any situation.
Poised Ready to strike with deadly accuracy, like a cat waiting to pounce on its prey. ■ "The cheetah was poised to catch its unsuspecting victim. Instead, it tripped over a rock and fell flat on its face."
Prepare To mentally and physically ready yourself for something, often by gathering necessary information or taking steps to ensure success. ■ "I'm preparing for the marathon by training every day and eating lots of healthy food."
Prepared To be ready for anything, including unexpected disasters or emergencies. But always in a humorous way. ■ "I'm always prepared for the unexpected, like a squirrel storing acorns for winter - except instead of acorns, I store puns."
Raring A state of being ready and eager to do something, often with an element of excitement or anticipation. ■ "I'm raring to go on this adventure!"
registration The act of officially becoming a member of something, such as a club or organization. ■ I finally registered for the gym and I'm ready to get in shape!
She A hilarious person who always has the perfect joke ready for any situation. ■ "She was such a she, I couldn't help but laugh at her every word."
shipshape Having all the parts of a ship in good order and ready for use. ■ The crew was thrilled when they found that their ship was in shipshape after months of maintenance.
Sidekick A loyal and supportive companion, often an assistant to a more important person. ■ "The Mayor's sidekick always had his back and was ready to help out whenever needed."
soldiers A group of individuals who are trained to carry out military operations and protect their country. ■ "The soldiers marched in formation, ready to defend their country from any threat."
strides The confident, self-assured way in which a person walks, often with purpose or determination. ■ "I strided into the room with my head held high, ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead."
swapping The act of exchanging one thing for another, typically by accident or as a result of a mistake. ■ I accidentally swapped my keys with my neighbor's while getting ready for work. Now I can't find mine!
swilling To engage in a drunken and boorish display of consumption. ■ After a few hours of swilling beers at the bar, John was ready to take on the world (or at least his next round).
Thawed An item that has been defrosted, usually by being left in the refrigerator overnight. ■ "After being thawed, the frozen lasagna was ready to be cooked for dinner."
trooper A brave and sturdy member of a military unit, known for their loyalty and dedication to duty. ■ When the troopers arrived at the battlefield, they were ready to fight with all their might!
Troops A collection of soldiers or other military personnel, typically organized for battle. ■ "The troops marched into battle, ready to fight for their country!"
trouper A person who is always ready for anything, no matter how difficult or unpleasant. ■ "The trouper was always up for a challenge. When the hiking trip turned into a mudslide, she didn't miss a beat."
year A period of 365 days, or 366 in a leap year. Often used to measure time and progress. ■ I've been studying for my finals all year, but I think I'm ready to take the final exam tomorrow!
you A person who is always one step ahead of the rest of us, often by being incredibly annoying. ■ "You" always manages to find the most inconvenient parking spot and takes forever to get ready in the morning.
Anytime A word used to indicate that the speaker is always ready for anything, even if it's something they don't particularly want or need. ■ "Sure, I can do that anytime," said John, as he reluctantly agreed to take on yet another tedious task at work.
apostles A group of disciples who were chosen by Jesus Christ to spread His teachings throughout the world. ■ "The apostles traveled far and wide, spreading the word of Jesus to all corners of the earth." A group of individuals who follow a certain leader or cause with unwavering devotion. ■ "The apostles of Oprah were a dedicated bunch, always ready to promote her latest book club selection."
arrows A long, thin, pointed stick used for shooting arrows or for measuring distances. ■ Did you know that a group of arrows is called a quiver? That's why we say "He has a full quiver of arrows ready to go.", A symbol used in the game of darts. ■ "I'm going to win this game, I just have to hit these arrows with precision!", An expression of disapproval or disappointment directed at someone who has done something wrong. ■ "I can't believe you did that, I am going to give you arrows for it."
assistants People who are always there to help you out, even when you don't need it. They are like your personal cheerleaders. ■ "I have a team of assistants who are always ready to lend a hand, even if I haven't asked for their help yet!"
baited To be made to wait eagerly or with bated breath for something, often something that is unlikely to happen. ■ "I told my boss I was ready for a promotion, but he just baited me with another task. It's like playing whack-a-mole with my sanity!