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[ US /ˈɹɛdinəs/ ]
[ US /ˈɹɛdinəs/ ]
NOUN
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a natural effortlessness
a happy readiness of conversation
they conversed with great facility -
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
their preparation was more than adequate
putting them in readiness -
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set
the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution -
prompt willingness
readiness to continue discussions
they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
he tried to explain his forwardness in battle
they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
How To Use readiness In A Sentence
- Could the hearts of kings and the counsels of cabinets be known with that literal exactness which is so desirable in politics, and yet so unattainable, we should probably find that Prussia's apparent readiness to lead Germany was owing to her determination that German armies should be led nowhere to the assistance of Austria. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 39, January, 1861
- Intendants and servitors were giving orders on all sides, frequently contradictory, and gardeners were furbishing up the alleyed walks and flower beds in readiness for _Sa Majesté Louis Royal Palaces and Parks of France
- These relate to changes in self-concept, life experiences, readiness to learn and orientation to learning.
- Summon one of the swiftest of the coria and have it wait in readiness," he added, as though by afterthought. The Moon Pool
- Great Britain finalised their preparations at Salford and will have today off in readiness for tomorrow's sell-out clash.
- While waiting for the wrecked car to emerge from parc ferm at 08.30 on race morning, the team removed the engine from the spare chassis in readiness to receive the Mercedes V8 and transmission from the crashed car. Chequered Conflict
- The only requirements are patience, a willingness to learn and a readiness to let go of the habits of a lifetime.
- He had intimated to the French and Russians his readiness to come to a settlement.
- Mr. Lockhart shall furnish us with the brightest aspect a British Ferney ever yielded, or is like to yield: and therewith we will quit Abbotsford and the dominant and culminant period of Scotts life: It was a clear, bright September morning, with a sharpness in the air that doubled the animating influence of the sunshine, and all was in readiness for a grand coursing-match on Newark Hill. Paras. 50-73
- A discreet cough alerted him to the couple's readiness to leave.