ready

apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

“a ready wit”

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

“Get the children ready for school!”

prepare for eating by applying heat

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

“get ready”

made suitable and available for immediate use

“dinner is ready”

mentally disposed

“he was ready to believe her”

immediately available

“he seems to have ample ready money”

poised for action

“their guns were at the ready”