单词 | in a readiness |
释义 | > as lemmasin (rarely on, into) a readiness ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > in preparation [phrase] > in a state of preparation or readiness in a readiness1511 in procinct1540 in readiness1541 at a point1611 on the nail1623 1511 Pylgrymage Richarde Guylforde (Pynson) f. v Alwaye in a redynesse to set forth whan they woll. 1523 Ld. Berners tr. J. Froissart Cronycles I. cclxxix. 419 The erle of Armynahe and the lorde Dalbre,..made their people to be on a redynesse to kepe and defende their countreis. 1605 R. Verstegan Restit. Decayed Intelligence vi. 175 Caused his shipping to bee made in a readynesse at S. Valeries. 1647 T. May Hist. Parl. iii. i. 14 That the Trayned Bands..should be put into a readinesse. 1723 R. Blackmore Hist. Conspiracy i. 56 Captain Counter..said, they must be sure to be all in a readiness the next Morning. 1743 T. Jones in Buccleuch MSS (Hist. MSS Comm.) (1899) I. 402 The whole Army should..have their baggage loaded..in a readiness to march by break of day. < as lemmas |
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