| readily | (adv) without much difficulty, Example: these snakes can be identified readily |
| readiness | (n) the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action), Syn. preparedness, preparation, Example: putting them in readiness; their preparation was more than adequate |
| readiness | (n) prompt willingness, Syn. zeal, forwardness, eagerness, Example: readiness to continue discussions; they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel; they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority; he tried to explain his forwardness in battle |
| reading | (n) the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message, Example: his main reading was detective stories; suggestions for further reading |
| reading | (n) a particular interpretation or performance, Example: on that reading it was an insult; he was famous for his reading of Mozart |
| reading | (n) a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument, Syn. meter reading, indication, Example: he could not believe the meter reading; the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm |
| reading | (n) written material intended to be read, Syn. reading material, Example: the teacher assigned new readings; he bought some reading material at the airport |
| reading | (n) a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England |
| reading | (n) the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments, Syn. meter reading, Example: he has a job meter reading for the gas company |
| reading assignment | (n) the reading of a passage assigned by the teacher |
| Readily | adv. How readily we wish time spent revoked! Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Readiness | n. The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness. [ 1913 Webster ] They received the word with all readiness of mind. Acts xvii. 11. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Reading | n. The Jews had their weekly readings of the law. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
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