Possible Clues:

• Prepared for action
• He'd a treaty drawn up, poised for action
• Displaying a hatred, yet prepared for action
• Prepared for action in theatre - day surgery
• After a short time, money is available for immediate use
• Upset tea-tray he'd prepared
• Heated tray brought out on standby
• Prepared to deliver the money after a brief time
• Prepared or available for immediate use
• Poised for action with reference to the money