The officer stood with the falls in his hand ready to lower away.

The man stood away from the wall, his hands loose and ready.

Every handle had a hand on it, ready for the off.

These four blocks cannot be touched until the player has a ready hand.

The player holding a ready hand is said to be waiting for certain tiles.

At a signal, I moved near and put out my hand, ready for the same treatment.

Others have a great deal more trouble in their lives than an unfaithful husband with a ready hand.

"That way you'd have her ready to hand to answer your questions."

And I don't think anyone's ready to hand in the trophy yet.

I raised my hand, ready to hit again, but stopped myself.