So placed or constituted as to be immediately available when or whenever required; close at hand… In predicative use. Obsolete.

ready to (also at) hand (formerly also †ready to (also at) a person's hand (also hands)): within easy reach; available for immediate or…

Scottish. Ready to hand, convenient, handy. rare.

About to or likely to come forth; also simply, coming or approaching (in time); esp. ready to appear or be produced when required, at one's disposal…

Ready to hand; near at hand; conveniently accessible or ready for use.