read·i·ness 
/ˈrɛdinəs/ noun
/ˈrɛdinəs/ noun [noncount] 1 : the state of being ready or prepared for something
▪ The soldier lay in readiness. — often + for ▪ They're unsure of their daughter's readiness for kindergarten. 2 : the state of being willing to do something — usually followed by to + verb ▪ He showed a readiness [=willingness] to help us.
▪ The soldier lay in readiness. — often + for ▪ They're unsure of their daughter's readiness for kindergarten.
